3917 Fir St
3917 Fir St,
East Chicago, IN 46312
$1,000
3 Beds
East Chicago
East Chicago, IN Area Guide
Enjoy historic roots and access to Chicago’s Loop in northwestern Indiana
Suburban
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Lakeside
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Riverside
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Affordable
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Diverse
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Historic
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Convenient
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Welcoming
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Quaint
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Accessible
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Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana, East Chicago is a historic city in Lake County. Incorporated in 1893 as a railroad and steel town, East Chicago hosts plenty of industrial facilities to this day, including refineries, coal plants, and gas storage tanks. Heritage and tradition remain a focal point in East Chicago, with the Marktown Historic District and Indiana Harbor Public Library promoting the city’s rich past.
Recreational options are plentiful in and near East Chicago, with convenient access to Lake Michigan, the Grand Calumet River, and numerous parks in town. Horseshoe Hammond, Lost Marsh Golf Course, and Wolf Lake Memorial Park are just minutes from East Chicago as well. Located about 23 miles southeast of Chicago’s Loop, East Chicago also offers residents quick access to an abundance of metropolitan amenities. Getting around from East Chicago is easy with convenience to I-90, U.S. 20, the South Shore Line, and Gary Chicago International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in East Chicago, IN is $488 for a studio, $519 for one bedroom, $721 for two bedrooms, and $824 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Chicago has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$519/month
354 Sq Ft
House
$1,313/month
688 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Chicago, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
59
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Bikeable
52
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Public
Grades K-8
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
George Washington Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
William Mckinley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Carrie Gosch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-7
265 Students
East Chicago Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Powderhorn Lake
- Eggers Grove
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Rowan Park
- Green Lake Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 February 2026.