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4408 Magoun Ave
4408 Magoun AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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1201 Beacon St
1201 Beacon StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4412 Tod Ave
4412 Tod AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3726 Deodar St
3726 Deodar StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4124 Elm St
4124 Elm StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3822 Butternut St
3822 Butternut StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4142 Magoun Ave
4142 Magoun AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3419 Michigan Ave
3419 Michigan AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4005 S Main St
4005 S Main StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4110 Euclid Ave
4110 Euclid AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4202 Tod Ave
4202 Tod AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3615 Grand
3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4144-4146 Homerlee Ave
4144-4146 Homerlee AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Fitzsimmons
3735 Main StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3807 S Ivy St
3807 S Ivy StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3904 S Fir St
3904 S Fir StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4858 Northcote Ave
4858 Northcote AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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1220 W 150th St
1220 W 150th StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4819 Olcott Ave
4819 Olcott AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4117 Fir St
4117 Fir StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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1302 150th St
1302 150th StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4738 Northcote Ave
4738 Northcote AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4402 Tod Ave
4402 Tod AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4605 Baring Ave
4605 Baring AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4001 Pulaski St
4001 Pulaski StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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4334 Ivy St
4334 Ivy StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Lakeside Garden Apartments
3806 Erie CtEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Cardinal Terrace Apartments
445 E Chicago AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Harborside Apartments
3610 Alder StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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The Atlas
4421-4433 S Indianapolis BlvdEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Lakeview Apartments
3405 Lincoln StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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3433-3583 Guthrie St
3433-3583 Guthrie StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Harbor Meadows
3537 Pennsylvania AveEast Chicago, IN 46312
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1207 W 149th St
1207 W 149th StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Northtown Village Senior Apartments
2320 Broadway StEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Tanglewood
2217 Tanglewood DrHammond, IN 46323
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The Illiana
1200 119th StWhiting, IN 46394
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$1,3492 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 27
Boulevard North Townhomes
1936 E 167th StHammond, IN 46324
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Morton Apartments
3812-3818 169th StHammond, IN 46323
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Douglas Pointe Apartments
5525 Hyles BlvdHammond, IN 46320
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Williamsburg Square
3611 167th StHammond, IN 46323
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837-839 119th St
837-839 119th StWhiting, IN 46394
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4208 S Wabash Ave
4208 S Wabash AveHammond, IN 46327
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7050 Idaho Ave
7050 Idaho AveHammond, IN 46323
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7100 Idaho Ave
7100 Idaho AveHammond, IN 46323
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509-512 Detroit St
509-512 Detroit StHammond, IN 46320
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1305 W Fred St
1305 W Fred StWhiting, IN 46394
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516 Kenwood St
516 Kenwood StHammond, IN 46324
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4842 Hickory Ave
4842 Hickory AveHammond, IN 46327
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436 Kenwood St
436 Kenwood StHammond, IN 46324
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East Chicago, IN Local Guide
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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 | $1,303 | $825 | $1,869 |
| Cheap East Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $985 | $2,010 |
| Cheap East Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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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. Douglas Pointe Apartments in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,164. 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 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| 1706 Cleveland | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Tanglewood | Phase II, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,309 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1706 Cleveland in the in the Marktown neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the Phase I, Floorplan C, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Tanglewood starting at $1,329 with a $1.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1706 Cleveland | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Tanglewood | Phase I, Floorplan C, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.
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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.