
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN from $500 (57 Rentals)
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1301 Pennsylvania St

461 Hayes St

Westbrook Apartments

4270 Adams St

5030 W Ridge Rd

1521 Pierce St

La Vue Lake Apartments

1304 Garfield St

4753 Marshall Ct
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672 Connecticut St

1109 Maryland St

4215 Adams St

544 Pennsylvania St

Duneland Village

1170 Connecticut St

Al Thomas Senior High Rise

Lancaster Apartments

Oak View Apartments

Marines Landing
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Concord Commons

Parkwood Apartments

461 Hayes St.

3964-74 Washington St, Unit 2f

Woodlake Village Apartments

Madison Avenue Townhomes

1009 Ellsworth Pl

1514 W 5th Ave

Carolyn Mosby Tower- 55+ Senior Living

4778 Connecticut St
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1427 W 46th Ave

2435 Diamond St

4064 Washington St

3824 Fir St

Morton Apartments

Kennedy Crossing Apartments

905 W 37th Ave

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Birchwood Apartments

5931 Jefferson St

3802 Butternut St
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4002 Alder St

Crestview Apartments Homes

4023 Deodar St

Meadow Lane Apartments

The Ridge

5372 Plaza Ave

1950 Warren St

3615 Grand

Lakeside Garden Apartments

Bon Aire Apartments
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Gary, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gary?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Gary Studio Apartments | $857 | $200 | $1,099 |
| Cheap Gary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $750 | $2,483 |
| Cheap Gary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $850 | $2,170 |
| Cheap Gary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $995 | $2,298 |
| Cheap Gary 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,400 | $1,580 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $200 to $2,298 with an overall median price of $1,263. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midtown Gary at $995, Ambridge Horace Mann at $1,024, and Downtown Gary at $1,024. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gary Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Gary | $995 | $750 | 9 |
| Ambridge Horace Mann | $1,024 | $200 | 21 |
| Downtown Gary | $1,024 | $200 | 21 |
| Emerson | $1,024 | $200 | 22 |
| Pulaski | $1,024 | $200 | 23 |
| Brunswick | $1,124 | $810 | 15 |
| Tolleston | $1,325 | $200 | 107 |
| Miller | $1,327 | $897 | 9 |
| Black Oak | $1,349 | $810 | 96 |
| Westside | $1,349 | $810 | 101 |
Cheapest Available Gary Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gary, IN is a 4 Beds unit found at Gary NSA V in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood priced from $200. 461 Hayes St. in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gary apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary NSA V | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,1BA | $200 |
| 461 Hayes St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
| Westbrook Apartments | 1BR - APT | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| 1514 W 5th Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $869 |
| Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| La Vue Lake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Kennedy Crossing Apartments | The Prarie | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Ridge | 1Bed 1 Bath 650 - Fir | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gary area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2BR Model at Meadow Lane Apartments in the in the Liverpool neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Gary apartment is the 762 Harrison St Model at 762 Harrison St, Unit 1 starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gary apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 762 Harrison St, Unit 1 | 762 Harrison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Duneland Village | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 960 SqFt, Market, | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 5271 Concord Ave, Unit B | 5271 Concord Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 837 W 27th Ave, Unit A | 837 W 27th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2218 Gina St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Gary NSA V | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| Park West | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath NO PATIO OR BALCONY (672 sqft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gary Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gary?
The cheapest apartment in Gary is Gary NSA V which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Gary costs $1,263.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gary?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Gary that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gary?
Cheap apartments in Gary have an average cost of $654 which is $609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gary.
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