Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
East Chicago, IN

Median rent

Median rent in East Chicago

$1,010/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Chicago is $1,010 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $920 less per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Chicago

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in East Chicago run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$775

40%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,050

5%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,000

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

41%

4 bedroom

$2,150

2%

99%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

99%

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$1,010
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 40% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in East Chicago, IN

4002 Pulaski St - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.4

Very good

4002 Pulaski St

4002 Pulaski St, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3927 Main St. - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

3927 Main St.

3927 Main St, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

4821 Homerlee - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.8

Very good

4821 Homerlee

4821 Homerlee Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$887

Apartment for rent

1207 W. 149th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1207 W. 149th Street

1207 W 149th St, East Chicago, IN 46312

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,010 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Chicago?

Average rent prices in East Chicago have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does East Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Chicago is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $920 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in East Chicago average around $830/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,030/month.

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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