Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cedar Lake, IN from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Birchwood Apartments

5790 Grant StMerrillville, IN 46410
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Meadow Lane Apartments
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Meadow Lane Apartments

2029 Meadow LnSchererville, IN 46375
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10029 Kennedy Ave
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10029 Kennedy Ave

10029 Kennedy AveHighland, IN 46322
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1905 Austin Ave
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1905 Austin Ave

1905 Austin AveSchererville, IN 46375

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21746 Jeffrey
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21746 Jeffrey

21746 S Jeffrey AveSauk Village, IL 60411

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Cedar Lake, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cedar Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Lake, IN is a Studio unit found at Crest Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $800. Birchwood Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
The Ridge ApartmentsRedwood2BR,1BA$1,075
2045-2151 Meadow Ln1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Crestview Apartments HomesD-1BR1BR,1BA$1,138
ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,159
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Small1BR,1BA$1,161
1010 W Pine St1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,175
Chelsea Garden1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Lake, IN and Nearby

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar Lake area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2x1K Model at Tiberon Trails in the in the Liverpool neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Cedar Lake apartment is the 2x1A Model at Farmer starting at $1,419 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Fairmeadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tiberon Trails2x1K2BR,2BA$1.31
Farmer2x1A2BR,1BA$1.48
ST JAMES SENIOR APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.25
Whitcomb Terrace ApartmentsHartford Open2BR,1BA$1.47
The Ridge ApartmentsPoplar2BR,2BA$1.41
Hidden CreekFlaxon Partial2BR,1BA$1.58
Sherwood Lake ApartmentsUPGRADED 1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.59
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
2045-2151 Meadow Ln1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Lake Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cedar Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cedar Lake Apartment is $990 at Birchwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cedar Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cedar Lake is starting from $1,075 at The Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cedar Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cedar Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chelsea Garden and starts from $2,100.

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