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East Chicago, IN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in East Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,332 | $925 | $2,200 |
| East Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,616 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| East Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,983 | $1,350 | $2,400 |
| East Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,375 | $2,375 | $2,375 |
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Cheapest Available East Chicago Homes for Rent
The cheapest available rental home in East Chicago, IN is a 2 Beds home found at 1540 Steiber St in the Marktown neighborhood priced from $1,100. 2604 Schrage Ave in the Marktown neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 3 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago homes for rent:
| Home Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1540 Steiber St | 1540 Steiber St | 2BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| 2604 Schrage Ave | 2604 Schrage Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1,475 |
| 2716 White Oak Ave | 2716 White Oak Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Homes for Rent in East Chicago, IN
As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the East Chicago area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2716 White Oak Ave Model at 2716 White Oak Ave in the Marktown neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Chicago rental home is the 2137 Wespark Ave Model at 2137 Wespark Ave in the Marktown neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chicago homes based on price per square foot:
| Home Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2716 White Oak Ave | 2716 White Oak Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
| 2137 Wespark Ave | 2137 Wespark Ave | 4BR, 1.5BA | $1.00 |
| 5019 Homerlee Ave | 5019 Homerlee Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| 6926 Alexander Ave | 6926 Alexander Ave | 4BR, 2BA | $1.42 |
| 650 119th St, Unit 2 | 650 119th St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.97 |
| 1125 170th St | 1125 170th St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.62 |
| 1540 Steiber St | 1540 Steiber St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
| 2604 Schrage Ave | 2604 Schrage Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| 2604 Schrage Ave | 2604 Schrage Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $1.99 |
| 521 King St | 521 King St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.71 |
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