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Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN. 52 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $400 Apartments Under $700 Apartments Under $900 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,300

Apartments Under $400

  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
    148
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    2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $300
    2 BEDS $1,000
    3 BEDS $1,200

Apartments Under $700

  • 1236 119Th Street Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    5
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    1236 119Th Street, Whiting, IN 46394
    STUDIO $675
    1 BED $665+
    2 BEDS $940

Apartments Under $900

  • a red brick house with a lawn in front of it
    82
    Today

    4738 Northcote Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $945+
    3 BEDS $1,100
  • a brick building with a fence in front of it
    101
    Today

    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • a red brick building with a sidewalk in front of it
    34
    Today

    7201 S. Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $1,010
  • a red brick building on the side of a street
    29
    Today

    4301 Baring Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
    1 BED $835
    2 BEDS $980
  • an empty living room with wooden floors and a window
    34
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    5716 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320
    1 BED $885
    4 BEDS $1,850
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • 8045-8047 S Maryland Ave 2-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    42
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    8045-8047 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    2 BEDS $950
    3 BEDS $950

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
    94
    Today

    8601 MANOR AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a street with two buildings on the side of a road
    12
    Today

    14915 Washington Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • a red brick building with many windows and a tree in front
    65
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    8021-8023 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    2 BEDS $1,000
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • Kitchen
    353
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    3649 173Rd Ct, Lansing, IL 60438
    1 BED $1,074

Apartments Under $1,300

  • 8051-53 S Essex Ave 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    8051-53 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • A two-story house with a brick facade and a brown door.
    8
    Today

    7637 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    2 BEDS $1,200
    3 BEDS $1,450
  • a house with an flag on the front of it
    18
    Today

    8710 S Buffalo, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,250+
  • a yellow house with a porch and a
    12
    Today

    8637 South Burnham Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,300
  • 14135 South Tracy Avenue 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    14135 South Tracy Avenue, Riverdale, IL 60827
    2 BEDS $1,300
  • A two-story house with a metal fence in front.
    Today

    8942 S. Baltimore, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,400
    4 BEDS $1,400+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
    1 day ago

    7337 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $1,400
  • A red brick building with a black door and windows.
    21
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    2800 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $1,495
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  • A brick house with a black door and a small porch.
    5
    Today

    11205 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628
    3 BEDS $1,599+
    4 BEDS $1,600
  • A living room with a black couch and a green plant.
    8
    1 day ago

    2790 E State Street, Burnham, IL 60633
    3 BEDS $1,650
  • a house behind a fenced in yard with a chain link fence
    53
    Today

    12219 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60643
    3 BEDS $1,900
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    99
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    8352 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • a kitchen with marble counter tops and white appliances and wooden cabinets
    207
    1 day ago

    1240 W. 52Nd St., Merrillville, IN 46410
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Getting around in East Chicago, IN

42 /100
Car-Dependent
48 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 42, Bike Score®: 48

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Chicago, IN?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $800 and $1,100.

How many cheap rentals are available in East Chicago, IN on RentCafe?

There are 13 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in East Chicago, IN were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in East Chicago, IN?

The average East Chicago, IN cheap apartment size is 1,042 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in East Chicago, IN?

Cheap apartments in East Chicago, IN are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in East Chicago, IN?

A cheap apartment in East Chicago, IN offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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