Rent in Chesterton, IN
A 2-bedroom in Chesterton, IN (ZIP 46304) typically rents for about $1,383 a month, with a range of $1,265–$1,500. Owner-occupied homes in Porter County pay about 0.83% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,117–$1,170 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,082 | $933–$1,230 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,383 | $1,265–$1,500 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,594 | $1,358–$1,830 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,068 | $1,990–$2,145 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Chesterton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Chesterton, IN?
- About $1,383 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,265–$1,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Chesterton, IN?
- About $1,082 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $933–$1,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Chesterton, IN?
- About $1,594 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,358–$1,830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Chesterton, IN?
- About $1,170 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,117–$1,170. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Chesterton, IN?
- About $2,068 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,990–$2,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Chesterton, IN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Porter County pay a typical 0.83% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Chesterton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).