
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN (85 Rentals)


3824 Fir St

3615 Grand

5009 Magoun Ave

4732 Magoun Ave

4406-4410 S Baring Ave

4005 S Main St

4817 Baring Ave

4110 Euclid Ave

3527 Hemlock St
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4001 Pulaski St

1201 Beacon St

1415 W 151st St

3902 Euclid Ave

3501 Fir St

3927 Main St

4840 Indianapolis Blvd

616 West 144th Street East Chicago Indiana

4506 Magoun Ave

4101 E Grand Blvd
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4334 Ivy St

4819 Olcott Ave

4605 Baring Ave

4301 Baring Ave

4863 Baring Ave

4858 Northcote Ave

4144-4146 Homerlee Ave

4402 Tod Ave

4117 Fir St
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4142 Magoun Ave

1302 150th St

Lakeside Garden Apartments

3433-3583 Guthrie St

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Harbor Meadows

Northtown Village Senior Apartments

1207 W 149th St

1223-1225 Beacon St
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Tanglewood

Williamsburg Square

Morton Apartments

Douglas Pointe Apartments

1014 Kenwood St

415 Gostlin St

1533 John St

1313-1313 Michigan St

329 Marshall St

541 Forsythe Ave
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East Chicago, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
East Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $500 | $1,995 |
| East Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $995 | $2,127 |
| East Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,550 | $2,300 |
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Largest Available East Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East Chicago, IN is found at Tanglewood in the Roxana neighborhood and is 749 square feet priced from $1,259. Morton Apartments in the Fairmeadow neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in East Chicago:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood | Phase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 749 Sq Ft | $1,259 |
| Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 700 Sq Ft | $895 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | 660 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
Cheapest Available East Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in East Chicago, IN is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $895 at Morton Apartments in the Fairmeadow neighborhood. The second most affordable East Chicago 1 Bedroom is the Phase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Tanglewood starting at $1,259 in the Roxana neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East Chicago is currently $1,172. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in East Chicago:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | $895 |
| Tanglewood | Phase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,259 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | $1,290 |
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East Chicago is $1,172.
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