East Chicago, IN rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Chicago, IN is $1,000.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $2,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 4 |
| $800 | 9 |
| $900 | 7 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 8 |
| $1,200 | 8 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $900 | $995 |
| Feb | $941 | $995 |
| Mar | $900 | $900 |
| Apr | $895 | $900 |
| May | $900 | $950 |
| Jun | $915 | $927 |
| Jul | $900 | $1,000 |
| Aug | $900 | $956 |
| Sep | $950 | No data |
| Oct | $900 | No data |
| Nov | $986 | No data |
| Dec | $995 | No data |
Market temperature
The East Chicago, IN rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in East Chicago, IN is 52% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in East Chicago, IN?
The average rent in East Chicago, IN is $1,000.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in East Chicago, IN?
Houses in East Chicago, IN rent between $700 - $2,000 with an average rent of $1,000.
3. How has the rent in East Chicago, IN changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in East Chicago, IN increased by $100
4. How much has the rent in East Chicago, IN increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in East Chicago, IN decreased by $100
5. How many available rentals are there in East Chicago, IN?
There are currently 35 rentals available in East Chicago, IN.
6. How do rent prices in East Chicago, IN compare with the national average?
The average rent in East Chicago, IN is $1,000 — 52.38% lower the national average of $2,100.