Rent by ZIP · Porter County
Rent in Chesterton, IN 46304
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (+6.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,223 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,030 | +13.6% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,160 | +6% | $1,107–1,353 | $933 ±$190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,410 | +6.4% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,265 ±$134 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,730 | +5.8% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,358 ±$301 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,870 | +6.4% | $1,791–2,189 | $2,145 ±$717 |
Small Area FMRs for the Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,429.
What renters pay in 46304
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46303 | Cedar Lake | $1,580 | $1,223 |
| 46301 | Beverly Shores | $2,020 | – |
| 46307 | Crown Point | $1,650 | $1,382 |
| 46310 | Demotte | $1,320 | $976 |
| 46311 | Dyer | $1,480 | $1,462 |
| 46312 | East Chicago | $1,140 | $884 |
Fair Market Rents across Porter County, IN · All IN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.