2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom with tub/shower
Fenced Yard - Great for grilling
Spacious Living Room
Separate Utilities
Large Kitchen
Street Parking
Available Immediately
$1,050 Per Month Required
$1,050 Security Deposit (pending application results)
Tenant responsible for electrical and gas service
Safety checks include pest control, checking and replacing furnace filters,
smoke detectors, and monoxide testers. 24 hour emergency services.
In East Chicago you're close to Stack & Van Til and Aldi grocery stores, Walgreens, Pizza Hit, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Burger King, Currency Exchanges, Banks, and downtown shopping for all your needs. Free Public Transit: A unique and massive perk for East Chicago residents is that the city operates a free local bus transit system, making it incredibly budget-friendly to get around town without relying on a vehicle
Washington Park: Located nearby, this massive local park features basketball courts, tennis courts, walking paths, shelters, and an outdoor pool with a water slide.
12-15 Month Lease
Tenant Pays for their own Electric & Gas
5004 Reading Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Available units
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Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
 Unit 1R 2 bd, 1 ba | -- | Now | Fees may apply $1,050 |
What's special
Large kitchenStreet parking
Neighborhood: Southside
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Car-DependentBike Score®
 / 100
BikeableNearby schools in East Chicago
William Mckinley Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 0.5 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10Academic Progress Rating
4/10Joseph L Block Jr High School
Grades 7, 8 • 2.7 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10Academic Progress Rating
5/10East Chicago Central High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.3 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
3/10Living in East Chicago
Southside is a residential part of East Chicago in northwest Indiana, near Lake Michigan and the Calumet River industrial corridor. The area has a four-season climate, with lake breezes and cold winters. East Chicago Marina and nearby lakefront spaces offer places to walk outdoors and take in the water, while local playgrounds and library facilities add everyday destinations. Dining and coffee options are mostly neighborhood-scale, with broader shopping and services available around the city and nearby communities. The city’s industrial history is closely tied to steelmaking and its position on waterways and rail routes; today, local travel relies on streets, regional roads, and public transit connections. For the Southside neighborhood, the median rent is $1,000 per month, with a typical range of $695 to $1,200, based on 18 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 5004 Reading Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
5004 Reading Ave is located at 5004 Reading Ave in Southside, East Chicago, IN. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Subway, El Gran Taco Mexican Grill, and McDonald's.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 5004 Reading Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 5004 Reading Ave include East Chicago Community Health Center (0.4 miles away), Dr. K. Patel's Office (0.7 miles away), and Kantilal Patel, MD (0.7 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 5004 Reading Ave?
The schools assigned to 5004 Reading Ave include William Mckinley Elementary School, Joseph L Block Jr High School, and East Chicago Central High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 5004 Reading Ave?
5004 Reading Ave is located near 7 grocery stores, including Baring Foods (0.3 miles) and Torimoro Oto Fruteria (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Dollar General, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 5004 Reading Ave?
5004 Reading Ave is located within 1 mile of EC Central Medivac and 1 mile of Westside Jr. High.
