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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. Boulevard North Townhomes in the Roxana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1,349
Douglas Pointe Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,375
TanglewoodPhase II, Floorplan B, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,499
The IllianaThe Whihala2BR,2BA$1,986

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN

As of September 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1.38
The IllianaThe Whihala2BR,2BA$2.06
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.09
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan C, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Williamsburg SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in East Chicago?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,016. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Chicago ranging from $800 to $2,650.

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 $800 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,385.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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