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Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN under $1200. 40 Rentals Available
  • a red brick building on the side of a street
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    4301 Baring Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $945
  • a red brick house with a lawn in front of it
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    4738 Northcote Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $945
    3 BEDS $1,100

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  • a red brick house with a lawn in front of it
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    IBIN_2_6827_WICKER, HAMMOND, IN 46323
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • a brown house on the corner of a street
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    6303 Madison Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a brick apartment building with a sidewalk and green grass
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    1701 STATE STREET, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $965
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  • an apartment building with a car parked in front of it
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    1717 STATE STREET, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS $815+
    4 BEDS $995
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    3649 173Rd Ct, Lansing, IL 60438
    1 BED $970
  • a living room with a white couch and turquoise curtains
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    1954 Memorial Drive, Calumet City, IL 60409
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $860
    2 BEDS $1,038
  • a brick building with a green lawn in front of it
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    14444 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton, IL 60419
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a sign for a professional office space for rent
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    18330,32,34,36,38,40,42,44 TORRENCE, LANSING, IL 60438
    STUDIO $800+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $850+
  • a large brick apartment building on the side of a street
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    17745 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, Lansing, IL 60438
    STUDIO $159+
    2 BEDS $162+
    3 BEDS $242+
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  • an old apartment building is on the side of a street
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    15206 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Dolton, IL 60419
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • a playground in front of a brick building
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    13215 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60627
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $800
  • a house with a white porch and a fence
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    8141 South Escanaba Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $850+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    10 W 137Th ST, Riverdale, IL 60827
    1 BED $960
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    11111 S Vernon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
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    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a brick building with a fence in front of it
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    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink
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    204 W 138Th St, Riverdale, IL 60827
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white stove
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    7834 S Coles, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $795
    2 BEDS $915
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $695
    1 BED $840
  • a brick building on the side of a street
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    7848-50 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    14031 S School St, Riverdale, IL 60827
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    10425 S Vernon, Chicago, IL 60628
    1 BED Ask for pricing
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and brown cabinets
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    14020 S School St, Riverdale, IL 60827
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    222 E 109Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
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Getting around in East Chicago, IN

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

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in East Chicago, IN last updated?

Prices and availability in East Chicago, IN were last updated on 14 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in East Chicago, IN?

The best apartments in East Chicago, IN are: East Chicago Down Town Baring Apartments and East Chicago Down Town Northcote Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in East Chicago, IN?

In East Chicago, 56% of the residents are renting compared to 44% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of East Chicago's rentals, 71% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in East Chicago, IN under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in East Chicago, IN under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In East Chicago, IN, where the average rent is $935 per month, there are 40 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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