1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN (83 Rentals)

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Lancaster Apartments
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Lancaster Apartments

2122 Virginia StGary, IN 46407
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Concord Commons
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Concord Commons

2002 Hanley StGary, IN 46406
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Broadway Lofts
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Broadway Lofts

701 S BroadwayGary, IN 46402
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816 Pennsylvania
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816 Pennsylvania

816 Pennsylvania StGary, IN 46402
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5230 W Ridge Rd
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5230 W Ridge Rd

5230 W Ridge RdGary, IN 46408
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1404 Jackson
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1404 Jackson

1404 Jackson StGary, IN 46407
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710 W 11th Ave
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710 W 11th Ave

710 W 11th AveGary, IN 46402
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700 Broadway
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700 Broadway

700 BroadwayGary, IN 46402
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Small Farms
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Small Farms

1990 W 24th AveGary, IN 46404
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Oak View Apartments
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Oak View Apartments

4864 Grant StGary, IN 46408
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Sundance Manor
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Sundance Manor

2224 W 5th AveGary, IN 46404
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2429 Virgina St
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2429 Virgina St

2429 Virgina StGary, IN 46407

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Sundance Manor
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Sundance Manor

1934-2000 W 5th AveGary, IN 46404
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3615 Grand
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3615 Grand

3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Bon Aire Apartments
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Bon Aire Apartments

2601 W 61st PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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Gary, IN Local Guide

Gary 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 30, 2025

There are currently 87 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Gary, IN that range in price from $847 to $1,889. Tolleston, Westside and Black Oak are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Gary with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Tolleston24$1,149$847
Westside22$1,175$895
Black Oak20$1,169$1,089
Pulaski5$851$847
Ambridge Horace Mann4$849$847
Downtown Gary4$849$847
Emerson4$849$847
Aetna1$1,050$1,050
Brunswick1$1,035$895
Glen Park1$1,000$1,000

Largest Available Gary 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gary, IN is found at Meadowlane Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood and is 793 square feet priced from $985. Gary NSA V in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 784 square feet and currently listed start at $847. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gary:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Meadowlane Apartments1BR/ 1BA793 Sq Ft$985
Gary NSA V1 Bedroom784 Sq Ft$847
Park West1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (754 sqft.)754 Sq Ft$1,179
The Ridge ApartmentsWillow720 Sq Ft$1,000
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA700 Sq Ft$895
204 Lafayette Avenue1BR/1.0BA650 Sq Ft$950
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$930
Tiberon Trails ApartmentsOne Bedroom639 Sq Ft$1,000
La Vue Lake ApartmentsOne bedroom470 Sq Ft$1,050

Cheapest Available Gary 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gary, IN is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $847 at Gary NSA V in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood. The second most affordable Gary 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Morton Apartments starting at $895 in the Fairmeadow neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gary is currently $1,222. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gary:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Gary NSA V1 Bedroom$847
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA$895
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$930
204 Lafayette Avenue1BR/1.0BA$950
The Ridge ApartmentsFir$975
Meadowlane Apartments1BR/ 1BA$985
Tiberon Trails ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,000
La Vue Lake ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,050
Park West1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (704 sqft.)$1,079

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Getting Around Gary, IN

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

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41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Gary Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Gary Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gary is $1,222.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Gary Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gary is a 793 square feet unit starting from $985 at Meadowlane Apartments.

What is the average size for Gary 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gary is currently 606 sq ft.

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