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property at 461 Hayes St

$747 - $800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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461 Hayes St

GaryIN46404

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Lancaster Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

2122 Virginia StGary, IN 46407
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Marines Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marines Landing

5155 Georgia StGary, IN 46409
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Concord Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Commons

2002 Hanley StGary, IN 46406
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Parkwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

1005 W 35th AveGary, IN 46408
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property at 3964-74 Washington St

$795

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$795
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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3964-74 Washington St, Unit 2f

3964-74 Washington St
GaryIN46408

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property at 630 E 8th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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630 E 8th Ave

GaryIN46402

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3615 Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 Grand

3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Bon Aire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Aire Apartments

2601 W 61st PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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Greenbriar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbriar Apartments

3510 173rd StHammond, IN 46323
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Divine Properties
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Divine Properties

816 E 38th PlGriffith, IN 46319
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Camelot Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

6423 Kennedy AveHammond, IN 46323
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Grand Orchard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Orchard

3605 Orchard DrHammond, IN 46323
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204 N Lafayette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 N Lafayette St

204 N Lafayette StGriffith, IN 46319
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Gary, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $795 to $2,200 with an overall median price of $1,470. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Miller at $1,150, Ambridge Horace Mann at $1,250, and Midtown Gary at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Miller$1,245$1,1502
Ambridge Horace Mann$1,297$1,2503
Midtown Gary$1,300$85013
Pulaski$1,325$1,1507
Black Oak$1,347$1,3002
Downtown Gary$1,395$1,2002
Emerson$1,400$1,1004
Brunswick$1,550$1,0256
Westside$1,550$1,1007
Aetna$1,572$1,1504

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. Westbrook Apartments in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gary NSA V4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
Westbrook Apartments1BR - APT1BR,1BA$810
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
La Vue Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$897
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Kennedy Crossing ApartmentsThe PrarieStudio,1BA$999
Park Shore Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,113
Crestview Apartments HomesD-1BR1BR,1BA$1,138
Park West1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (704 sqft.)1BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN

As of July 27, 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 $1,450 with a $1.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meadow Lane Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.14
762 Harrison St, Unit 1762 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.45
1052 Tyler St1052 Tyler St4BR,1BA$1.35
Duneland Village2 Bdrm Townhome, 960 SqFt, Market,2BR,1BA$1.42
The Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath 850 - Redwood2BR,1BA$1.36
304 Arthur Ave304 Arthur Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
837 W 27th Ave, Unit B837 W 27th Ave1BR,1BA$1.23
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Gary NSA V1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.29
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Gary, IN
Population: 75,282

Ranked #470

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gary Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gary Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gary Apartment is $200 at Gary NSA V.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gary Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gary is starting from $200 at Gary NSA V.

What is the most affordable Gary Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gary Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gary NSA V and starts from $200.

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