Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
East Chicago, IN

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

increased by19%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
90%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
East Chicago, IN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 19% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
East Chicago, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in East Chicago, IN is $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in East Chicago, IN costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in East Chicago, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,325

4%

40%

4 bedroom

$3,043

4%

107%

Studio

$950

40%

115%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

115%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

40%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,043

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

107%

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.

Compare rent prices in East Chicago, IN to other cities

Median rent prices in East Chicago, IN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alsip, IL.

East Chicago

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,455
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 24% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

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Discover rentals in East Chicago, IN

5009 Magoun - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

5009 Magoun

5009 Magoun Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

5008 Baring Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

5008 Baring Avenue

5008 Baring Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

3501 Fir Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

3501 Fir Street

3501 Fir St, East Chicago, IN 46312

2–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,195

Apartment for rent

3943 Alder St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in East Chicago

3943 Alder St

3943 Alder St, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

4208 Homerlee Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in East Chicago

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

House for rent

4228 Magoun Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Chicago

4228 Magoun Avenue - 2

4228 Magoun Ave #2, East Chicago, IN 46312

5 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available May 1