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7003 W 21st Ave

328 Bridge St

36 157th St

627 Douglas Ave

329 Marshall St

713 E 120th St

294 Yates Ave

1383 Ellsworth St

269 Calhoun St
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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573 Hanley St

2615 Wabash Ave

1965 Clark Rd
East Chicago, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,694 | $985 | $3,741 |
East Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,668 | $1,000 | $3,500 |
East Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,673 | $1,300 | $1,995 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Chicago, IN
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the East Chicago, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Chicago Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cheapest Available East Chicago Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Chicago, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Morton Apartments in the Fairmeadow neighborhood priced from $895. Douglas Pointe Apartments in the Bernice neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Boulevard North Townhomes | A | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Tanglewood | Phase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,382 |
2229-2243 169th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN and Nearby
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $0.70 price per square foot 922 Summer St Model at 922 Summer St, Unit 2 in the in the Roxana neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2229-2243 169th St starting at $1,395 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Fairmeadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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922 Summer St, Unit 2 | 922 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
2229-2243 169th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Boulevard North Townhomes | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Illiana | The Whihala | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Douglas Pointe Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Tanglewood | Phase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Chicago
What type of rentals are currently available in East Chicago?
There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,844. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Chicago ranging from $950 to $3,741.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Chicago?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Chicago ranges from $950 to $3,741 with an average monthly rent of $1,516.
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