Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterton, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterton

$1,300/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterton is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterton

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesterton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chesterton, IN

Average rent prices in Chesterton have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Chesterton, IN

Rent prices in Chesterton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chesterton is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterton run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$650

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,060

9%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,325

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,100

16%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,750

50%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,060

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

56%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chesterton, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Chesterton, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chesterton and Crown Point by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chesterton

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesterton, IN is 33% lower than the median rent in Crown Point, IN.

Discover rentals in Chesterton, IN

1623 Portage Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chesterton

1623 Portage Avenue - 4

1623 Portage Ave #4, Chesterton, IN 46304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

117 S 18th St Ste 4b #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Chesterton

Modern Renovated Apartment in Chesterton – Unit 4B

117 S 18th St Ste 4b #4, Chesterton, IN 46304

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,250

1519 Broadway #1519 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chesterton

1624 West Morgan Avenue - 1519

1519 Broadway #1519, Chesterton, IN 46304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Chesterton, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Chesterton rental market.

How much is rent in Chesterton?

The average rent in Chesterton is $1,300 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterton?

Average rent prices in Chesterton have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Chesterton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesterton is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesterton?

To comfortably afford rent in Chesterton, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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