Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Chicago, IN

Median rent

Median rent in East Chicago

$1,000/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Chicago is $1,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Chicago

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Chicago rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Chicago, IN

Average rent prices in East Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 East Chicago, IN

Rent prices in East Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Chicago is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in East Chicago run $835 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $987.

Listings

Studio

$795

23%

No Change

1 bedroom

$987

3%

29%

2 bedroom

$987

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,175

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,375

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Chicago, 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 East Chicago, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Chicago and Alsip by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Chicago

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 43% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in East Chicago, IN

4821 Homerlee - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

4821 Homerlee

4821 Homerlee Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$800

3927 Main St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

3927 Main St.

3927 Main St, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$875

4842 Northcote Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

4842 Northcote Ave.

4842 Northcote Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$888

3802-04 Euclid Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3802-04 Euclid Avenue

3802 Euclid Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Frequently asked questions for East Chicago, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the East Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in East Chicago?

The average rent in East Chicago is $1,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Chicago?

Average rent prices in East Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does East Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Chicago is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Chicago?

To comfortably afford rent in East Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Chicago?

March offers the lowest rental prices in East Chicago, running about 22% below December rates, which see the highest rents of the year.

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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