What's the average rent in East Chicago, IN?

Rental Market Trends in East Chicago, IN

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in East Chicago, IN is $1,075 per month, which is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,075

7.5%$75 increase month-over-month

7.5%$75 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$975

HOUSES

$1,350

TOWNHOUSES

$1,695

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in East Chicago, IN at $975 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,695 per month. Houses average $1,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,200
4 Bedrooms	$1,450
All	$1,075

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in East Chicago, IN is $800 per month, followed by $1,000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,450 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$1,695
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,695

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,200
4 Bedrooms	$1,450
All	$1,075

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in East Chicago, IN is $800 per month, followed by $1,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,450 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,350
All	$1,350

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in East Chicago, IN is $800 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,350 for a 4 bedroom house.