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3964-74 Washington St, Unit 2f

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Cheapest Available Lake Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Station, IN is a Studio unit found at La Vue Lake Apartments in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood priced from $897. Park Shore Commons in the Garyton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Station apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Vue Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$897
Park Shore Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,113
Duneland Village2 Bdrm Townhome, 960 SqFt, Market,2BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Station, IN

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Station area is the $1.57 price per square foot DTH1 Model at Brixin at Cressmoor Estates in the in the Liverpool neighborhood starting from $2,515. The second greatest value Lake Station apartment is the B3p - Renovated Model at Hampshire Park starting at $1,670 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Liverpool neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brixin at Cressmoor EstatesDTH13BR,2.5BA$1.57
Hampshire ParkB3p - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Duneland Village2 Bdrm Townhome, 960 SqFt, Market,2BR,1BA$1.42
304 Arthur Ave304 Arthur Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
Park Shore Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
La Vue Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Station

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Station?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Lake Station, IN with pricing that ranges from $897 to $2,515. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Station ranging from $795 to $2,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Station ranges from $795 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,383.

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