Lake Pointe Apartment Homes
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1-3 Beds
Chesterton
Chesterton, IN
Area Guide
Timeless Midwestern personality in the heart of Duneland
Suburb
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Commuter
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Lake
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Historic
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Interstate
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Golf
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Schools
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Family Friendly
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Chesterton is a small suburban town located about halfway between Gary and Michigan City alongside Interstates 80 and 94. Positioned just south of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, residents of Chesterton enjoy prime access to Indiana’s most famous and scenic natural area, with great opportunities for boating and fishing on Lake Michigan at your fingertips. Several golf courses in the area and Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve on the south side of town provide more great venues for spending quality time outdoors without ever going far from home. Boasting a very low crime rate and terrific public schools, Chesterton is great option for folks raising families.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Chesterton, IN is $1,247 for one bedroom, $1,422 for two bedrooms, and $2,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesterton has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,247/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$2,260/month
1,561 Sq Ft
Transportation
37
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Westchester Intermediate School
Public
Grades 5-6
478 Students
Public
Grades 5-6
351 Students
Public
Grades K-4
401 Students
Public
Grades K-4
354 Students
Public
Grades K-4
496 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
884 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,981 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
- Dunes Learning Center
- Sunset Hill Farm County Park
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- Indiana Dunes State Park
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.