Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake County, IN from $700 (72 Rentals)

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property at 3964-74 Washington St

$795

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$795
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$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 630 E 8th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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630 E 8th Ave

GaryIN46402

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property at 521 King St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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521 King St

GaryIN46406

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property at 3802 Catalpa St

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3802 Catalpa St

East ChicagoIN46312

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Cheapest Available Lake County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake County, IN is a 4 Beds unit found at Gary NSA V in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood priced from $200. Westbrook Apartments in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gary NSA V4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
Westbrook Apartments1BR - APT1BR,1BA$810
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
La Vue Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$897
509 E Commercial Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Kennedy Crossing ApartmentsThe PrarieStudio,1BA$999
Crown Point1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,025
2045-2151 Meadow Ln1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IN

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake County area is the $1.30 price per square foot C1p - Renovated Model at Hampshire Park in the in the Liverpool neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Lake County apartment is the 157 N West St Model at 157 N West St, Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hampshire ParkC1p - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.30
157 N West St, Unit 1157 N West St2BR,1BA$1.32
Meadow Lane Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.14
Farmer2x1B2BR,1BA$1.46
Haven HobartC1p - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.34
8938 Hook St, Unit 28938 Hook St2BR,1BA$1.47
2129 Lincoln Ave, Unit 2F2129 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.37
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Gary NSA V1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake County?

There are currently 519 Apartments for Rent in Lake County, IN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,454. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake County ranging from $795 to $6,700.

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 $795 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,753.

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 $3,368, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $6,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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