Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterton, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterton

$1,375/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterton is $1,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $570 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterton

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesterton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,297, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterton run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

11%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,312

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,006

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,006

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

2%

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$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesterton, IN is 38% lower than the median rent in Crown Point, IN.

Discover rentals in Chesterton, IN

1623 Portage Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

1623 Portage Avenue

1623 Portage Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

109 Scarborough Ct #I6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chesterton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

109 Scarborough Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chesterton

Apartment for rent

257 S 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterton

House for rent

Available Jul 8

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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 $1,375 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterton?

Average rent prices in Chesterton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Chesterton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesterton is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 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 $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chesterton?

Based on our current listings, 48% of Chesterton rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 16 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 33 units.

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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