Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake County, IN from $795 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Lake County.

property at 3964-74 Washington St
$795

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Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3964-74 Washington St, Unit 2f

3964-74 Washington St
GaryIN46408

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property at 521 King St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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521 King St

GaryIN46406
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property at 650 119th St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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650 119th St, Unit 2

650 119th St
WhitingIN46394

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Cheapest Available Lake County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Lake County, IN is a 2 Beds home found at 1540 Steiber St in the Marktown neighborhood priced from $1,100. 5129 E 10th Ave in the Liverpool neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1540 Steiber St1540 Steiber St2BR, 1BA$1,100
5129 E 10th Ave5129 E 10th Ave2BR, 1BA$1,400
2604 Schrage Ave2604 Schrage Ave3BR, 1BA$1,475

Best Value Homes for Rent in Lake County, IN

As of September 23, 2026 the best value rental home in the Lake County area is the $1.37 price per square foot 7490 E 103rd Ave Model at 7490 E 103rd Ave starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Lake County rental home is the 2716 White Oak Ave Model at 2716 White Oak Ave in the Marktown neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $0.76 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7490 E 103rd Ave7490 E 103rd Ave4BR, 3BA$1.37
2716 White Oak Ave2716 White Oak Ave3BR, 1BA$0.76
2137 Wespark Ave2137 Wespark Ave4BR, 1.5BA$1.00
535 E 43rd Ave535 E 43rd Ave3BR, 2BA$0.80
5019 Homerlee Ave5019 Homerlee Ave3BR, 2BA$0.89
1047 Ralston St1047 Ralston St3BR, 1BA$0.86
650 119th St, Unit 2650 119th St2BR, 1BA$0.97
2049 45th St, Unit 1052049 45th St2BR, 1BA$1.18
2013 45th St, Unit 3042013 45th St1BR, 1BA$1.21
3964-74 Washington St, Unit 2f3964-74 Washington St1BR, 1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake County?

There are currently 533 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,601. There are also 139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $200 to $7,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake County ranges from $200 to $7,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,742.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake County range from $883 to $3,601, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $7,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,580.

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