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East Chicago, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Chicago, IN

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Douglas Pointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,210
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1,349
TanglewoodPhase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,382
2229-2243 169th St2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
922 Summer St, Unit 2922 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.70
2229-2243 169th St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1.38
The IllianaThe Whihala2BR,2BA$2.23
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.85
TanglewoodPhase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,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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