Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
East Chicago, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Chicago
$995/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in East Chicago is $995 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Chicago
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Chicago, IN
Average rent prices in East Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $987, whereas a house costs $1,585. 1-bedroom apartments in East Chicago run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 3% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,175 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 29% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in East Chicago, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $987 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,300 | 10% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,585 | No Change | 24% | |
Rooms | $750 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in East Chicago, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$987
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,585
Last year
24%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
13%
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
48%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Chicago, IN is 46% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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3%$1,875
18%$2,325
7%$1,449
8%$1,825
4%$2,937
5%Discover rentals in East Chicago, IN
1d ago
3828 Alder St, East Chicago, IN 46312
2 beds
1 bath
$935
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
4945 Northcote Ave Apt 2w, East Chicago, IN 46312
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
1d ago
3940 Deodar St, East Chicago, IN 46312
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
5006 Magoun Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
3 beds
1 bath
$1,167
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in East Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
4945 Northcote Ave Apt 1e, East Chicago, IN 46312
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
4945 Northcote Ave Apt 1e #1, East Chicago, IN 46312
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
4802 Walsh Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in East Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in East Chicago
4004 Carey St, East Chicago, IN 46312
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
5035 Olcott Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
3 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3828 Alder St, East Chicago, IN 46312
2 beds
1 bath
$935
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3940 Deodar St, East Chicago, IN 46312
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4728 Baring Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in East Chicago
507 School St #1, East Chicago, IN 46312
4 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 12
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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 $995 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Chicago?
Average rent prices in East Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $905 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?
March offers the lowest rental prices in East Chicago, running about 22% below December rates, which see the highest rents of the year.
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).