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3615 Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 Grand

3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312

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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

6905-6915 Magoun AveHammond, IN 46324
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East Chicago, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

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. Tanglewood in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan E, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $1.38 price per square foot A Model at Boulevard North Townhomes in the in the Roxana neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the The Whihala Model at The Illiana starting at $1,986 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Marktown 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.
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1.38
The IllianaThe Whihala2BR,2BA$2.06
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.09
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan E, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28

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59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chicago Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chicago Apartment is $895 at Morton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Chicago is starting from $965 at Morton Apartments.

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