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Morton Apartments

4646 Towle Ave, Unit 4646 Towle - Unit A
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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 |
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Cheap East Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $895 | $1,569 |
Cheap East Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $795 | $1,989 |
Cheap East Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $1,100 | $1,350 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Tanglewood | Phase I, Floorplan E, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Boulevard North Townhomes | A | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Boulevard North Townhomes | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Illiana | The Whihala | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Douglas Pointe Apartments | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Tanglewood | Phase I, Floorplan E, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Walk Score®
59 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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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