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property at 3964-74 Washington St

$795

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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $795 to $2,200 with an overall median price of $1,461. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ambridge Horace Mann at $1,195, Midtown Gary at $850, and Miller at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ambridge Horace Mann$1,295$1,1954
Midtown Gary$1,300$85013
Miller$1,320$1,1503
Pulaski$1,325$1,1507
Black Oak$1,347$1,3002
Aetna$1,395$1,1505
Downtown Gary$1,395$1,2002
Emerson$1,400$1,1004
Brunswick$1,550$1,0257
Westside$1,550$1,1007

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN

As of July 29, 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
304 Arthur Ave304 Arthur Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
837 W 27th Ave, Unit B837 W 27th Ave1BR,1BA$1.23
The Ridge1Bed 1 Bath 720 - Willow1BR,1BA$1.53
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

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary

What type of rentals are currently available in Gary?

There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,449. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gary ranging from $795 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gary?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gary ranges from $795 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,470.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gary?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gary range from $1,200 to $2,369, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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