Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
East Chicago, IN

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,100. This is -43%, or $845, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

increased by22%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,100. This is -43%, or $845, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
91%
5%
$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 decreased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $1,037. A 1-bedroom apartment in East Chicago, IN costs about $797 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $999. Houses for rent in East Chicago, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,149

No Change

55%

2 bedroom

$1,075

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,717

No Change

76%

4 bedroom

$3,695

3%

-

Studio

$800

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

55%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

76%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

3%

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 by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 35% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

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3909 Fir St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3909 Fir St.

3909 Fir St, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Price drop

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4802 Walsh - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

4802 Walsh

4802 Walsh Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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519 W Columbus Dr East Chicago 3/Apt. Rh - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

519 W Columbus Dr East Chicago 3/Apt. Rh

519 W Columbus Dr Apt 3, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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4901 Walsh Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3930 McCook Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

3930 McCook Ave

3930 Mccook Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

3834 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3834 Main St

3834 Main St, East Chicago, IN 46312

4 beds

1 bath

$999

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3716 Deodar St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

3716 Deodar St.

3716 Deodar St, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

5035 Olcott - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

5035 Olcott

5035 Olcott Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$1,185

Apartment for rent