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3964-74 Washington St, Unit 2f

3964-74 Washington St
GaryIN46408

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $200 to $2,298 with an overall median price of $1,232. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midtown Gary at $997, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown Gary$997$7508
Ambridge Horace Mann$1,024$20021
Downtown Gary$1,024$20021
Emerson$1,024$20022
Pulaski$1,024$20021
Brunswick$1,149$81016
Tolleston$1,309$20068
Miller$1,327$8977
Black Oak$1,340$81057
Westside$1,349$81063

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gary NSA V4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
461 Hayes St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$787
Westbrook Apartments1BR - APT1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN

As of September 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meadow Lane Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.14
762 Harrison St, Unit 1762 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.38
5271 Concord Ave, Unit Unit B5271 Concord Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
837 W 27th Ave, Unit A837 W 27th Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
2218 Gina St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Gary NSA V1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.29
Park West1 Bedroom, 1 Bath NO PATIO OR BALCONY (672 sqft.)1BR,1BA$1.78
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
The Ridge1Bed 1 Bath 650 - Fir1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 209 Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,298. There are also 72 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 $1,414.

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 $995 to $2,298, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,387.

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