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property at 3802 Catalpa St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3802 Catalpa St

East ChicagoIN46312
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3615 Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 Grand

3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312

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property at 521 King St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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521 King St

GaryIN46406

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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

6905-6915 Magoun AveHammond, IN 46324
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Camelot Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

6423 Kennedy AveHammond, IN 46323
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2650 164th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

2650 164th Pl

2650 164th PlHammond, IN 46323
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McLaughlin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McLaughlin Apartments

1550 169th StHammond, 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. Kennedy Crossing Apartments in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Kennedy Crossing ApartmentsThe PrarieStudio,1BA$999
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,164
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Douglas Pointe Apartments in the in the Roxana neighborhood starting from $1,164. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the Phase I, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Tanglewood starting at $1,429 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Roxana 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.
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.37
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Kennedy Crossing ApartmentsThe PrarieStudio ,1BA$1.96

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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 $995 at Morton Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kennedy Crossing Apartments and starts from $1,549.

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