
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN from $400 (14 Rentals)
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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 |
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Cheap Gary Studio Apartments | $854 | $760 | $988 |
Cheap Gary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $660 | $2,329 |
Cheap Gary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $795 | $2,979 |
Cheap Gary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,100 | $6,433 |
Cheap Gary 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,370 | $2,886 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $660 to $6,434 with an overall median price of $1,698. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midtown Gary at $750, Brunswick at $795, and Downtown Gary at $750. 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 |
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Midtown Gary | $1,150 | $750 | 4 |
Brunswick | $1,267 | $795 | 9 |
Downtown Gary | $1,370 | $750 | 19 |
Emerson | $1,370 | $750 | 19 |
Pulaski | $1,385 | $660 | 26 |
Ambridge Horace Mann | $1,510 | $750 | 20 |
Miller | $1,519 | $660 | 12 |
Aetna | $1,537 | $660 | 9 |
Tolleston | $1,700 | $750 | 66 |
Glen Park | $1,800 | $850 | 2 |
Cheapest Available Gary Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gary, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Duneland Village Apartments in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood priced from $660. Gary NSA V in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $698. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gary apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Duneland Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Gary NSA V | Studio | Studio,1BA | $698 |
La Vue Lake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
Westbrook Apartments | 2BR-FLT | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gary area is the $1.09 price per square foot G Model at Cherry Hill Apartment Homes in the in the Garyton neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Gary apartment is the 2BR/ 1BA Model at Meadowlane Apartments starting at $1,120 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Liverpool 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. |
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Cherry Hill Apartment Homes | G | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
Meadowlane Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Duneland Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
Orchard Park | 1x1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
204 Lafayette Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Ridge Apartments | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Westbrook Apartments | 2BR-FLT | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Gary NSA V | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
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Getting Around Gary, IN
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Duneland Village Apartments which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Gary costs $1,698.
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 15 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 $506 which is $1,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gary.
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