What is the average apartment size in Chesterton?

The average size for a Chesterton, IN apartment is 991 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chesterton?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Chesterton is $1,477 per month, a 2.25% increase from last years average of $1,445.

What is the average apartment size in Chesterton?

The typical apartment in Chesterton offers about 991 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Chesterton, IN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chesterton?

The typical rent budget in Chesterton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chesterton?

In Chesterton, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chesterton is $1,477, a 2.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,445.

One-bedroom apartments provide 805 square feet for $1,290, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,521 offer 1,030 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Chesterton, IN

Last updated: April 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,477	991 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,290	805 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,521	1,030 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Chesterton, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Chesterton, IN have increased by 2.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,445 to $1,477.

What's the typical rent budget in Chesterton, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Chesterton, IN (44%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chesterton, IN?

1,626 or 28% of the households in Chesterton, IN are renter-occupied while 4,139 or 72% are owner-occupied.

How Chesterton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chesterton	$1,477
Indianapolis	$1,266
Bloomington	$1,699
Evansville	$1,035
New Albany	$1,121
Fort Wayne	$1,161
Hammond	$1,288
South Bend	$1,389
Jeffersonville	$1,246
Lafayette	$1,180
Fishers	$1,640
Crown Point	$1,595
Gary, IN	$990
Merrillville, IN	$1,416
Hobart, IN	$1,337
Valparaiso, IN	$1,404
Lansing, IL	$1,315
Michigan City, IN	$1,002
Portage, IN	$1,361
La Porte, IN	$1,240
Calumet City, IL	$1,178

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chesterton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.