1454 Carroll St
1454 Carroll St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$3,959 | 2 Beds
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.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in East Chicago, IN is $473 for a studio, $504 for one bedroom, $699 for two bedrooms, and $801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Chicago has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Somewhat Walkable
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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
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
George Washington Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
462 Students
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
396 Students
William Mckinley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
488 Students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
286 Students
Carrie Gosch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-7
265 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
487 Students
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
1,079 Students
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