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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. Williamsburg Square in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Williamsburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Douglas Pointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,230
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,269
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN

As of December 16, 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 2014 Davis Ave Model at 2014 Davis Ave, Unit FURNISHED 2nd fl starting at $2,100 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Hegewisch 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.
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1.38
2014 Davis Ave, Unit FURNISHED 2nd fl2014 Davis Ave2BR,1BA$2.19
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan D, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
4436 Olcott Ave, Unit Apt. B4436 Olcott Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.20
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Williamsburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in East Chicago?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,307. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Chicago ranging from $900 to $2,050.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Chicago?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Chicago ranges from $900 to $2,050 with an average monthly rent of $1,488.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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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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