Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
East Chicago, IN

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $974. This is -49%, or $926, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$974

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in East Chicago, IN is $974. This is -49%, or $926, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
89%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,525.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,049

5%

31%

2 bedroom

$950

6%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,550

3%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,886

26%

98%

Studio

$850

13%

73%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,886

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

98%

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$974
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,535
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 37% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

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3824 Fir St. - Photo 1 of 1

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3824 Fir St.

3824 Fir St, East Chicago, IN 46312

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4917 Homerlee Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

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8.6

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1815 E 136th St, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

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5d+ ago

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3820 Alder St.

3820 Alder St, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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5001 Magoun Ave #1F, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds

1 bath

$1,265

$1,155

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