Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterton, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterton

$1,375/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterton is $1,375 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterton

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesterton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,312, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterton run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$650

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

7%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,312

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,968

2%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,968

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

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 by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

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

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 4

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1624 West Morgan Avenue

1624 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

106 Lindall St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesterton

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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

5d+ 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

$1,290

Apartment for rent

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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 August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterton?

Average rent prices in Chesterton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Chesterton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesterton is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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.

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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