Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
East Chicago, IN

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,006. This is -47%, or $894, lower than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,006

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,006. This is -47%, or $894, lower than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
86%
4%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $993. A 1-bedroom apartment in East Chicago, IN costs about $825 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 $1,795.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,045

5%

43%

2 bedroom

$993

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,777

4%

47%

4 bedroom

$3,300

14%

124%

Studio

$1,575

17%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$993

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,777

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

124%

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$1,006
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,402
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 28% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

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3808 Parrish Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3808 Parrish Ave

3808 Parrish Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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5006 Magoun - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

5006 Magoun

5006 Magoun Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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4851 Indianapolis Boulevard #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Spacious updated 2bed with 2 parking space included!

4851 Indianapolis Boulevard #2, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$925

$875

Price drop

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4842 Northcote Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

4842 Northcote Ave.

4842 Northcote Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$880

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4901 Walsh Avenue #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3927 Elm Street 2R - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3927 Elm Street 2R

3927 Elm Street, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

4855 White Oak Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

4855 White Oak Ave.

4855 White Oak Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$987

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3716 Deodar St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3716 Deodar St.

3716 Deodar Street, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$999

Price drop

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