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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. Douglas Pointe Apartments in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. 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 Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,240
TanglewoodPhase II, Floorplan B, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,639

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $1.71 price per square foot Phase II, Floorplan B, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Tanglewood in the in the Roxana neighborhood starting from $1,639. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the 20 Carroll St Model at 20 Carroll St, Unit Carriage House starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 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.
TanglewoodPhase II, Floorplan B, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
20 Carroll St, Unit Carriage House20 Carroll St2BR,1BA$1.47
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
1517 121st St, Unit 21517 121st St2BR,1BA$1.96
Douglas Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.11
2129 Lincoln Ave, Unit #3RD2129 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1.40

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59 / 100

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52 / 100

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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 $965 at Morton Apartments.

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