Rent by ZIP · Lake County
Rent in East Chicago, IN 46312
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,140 (+9.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $854 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $760 | +17.1% | $801–979 | $516 ±$178 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $850 | +10.6% | $846–1,034 | $443 ±$246 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,040 | +9.6% | $1,026–1,254 | $884 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,270 | +9.4% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,109 ±$68 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,380 | +9.4% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,641 ±$316 |
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 46312
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46311 | Dyer | $1,480 | $1,462 |
| 46310 | Demotte | $1,320 | $976 |
| 46307 | Crown Point | $1,650 | $1,382 |
| 46319 | Griffith | $1,490 | $1,301 |
| 46304 | Chesterton | $1,500 | $1,265 |
| 46320 | Hammond | $1,300 | $1,179 |
Fair Market Rents across Lake 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.