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Gary, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $200 to $2,473 with an overall median price of $1,599. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brunswick at $810, Glen Park at $1,089, and Midtown Gary at $200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brunswick$1,200$81012
Glen Park$1,369$1,0891
Midtown Gary$1,375$2006
Ambridge Horace Mann$1,465$20027
Downtown Gary$1,465$20026
Emerson$1,465$20027
Pulaski$1,475$20028
Miller$1,525$89713
Aetna$1,550$8977
Tolleston$2,084$20055

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. Al Thomas Senior High Rise in the Liverpool neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gary NSA V4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$200
Al Thomas Senior High RiseTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$200
Westbrook Apartments1BR - APT1BR,1BA$810
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
La Vue Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gary area is the $1.12 price per square foot G Model at Cherry Hill Apartment Homes in the in the Garyton neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Gary apartment is the 2x1K Model at Tiberon Trails starting at $1,369 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cherry Hill Apartment HomesG3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Tiberon Trails2x1K2BR,2BA$1.31
762 Harrison St, Unit 1762 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.45
1052 Tyler St1052 Tyler St4BR,1BA$1.35
Duneland Village2 Bdrm Townhome, 960 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.13
5271 Concord Ave, Unit C5271 Concord Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The Ridge ApartmentsPoplar2BR,2BA$1.41
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Gary NSA V1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.29
Al Thomas Senior High RiseStudioStudio ,1BA$0.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 186 Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $2,473. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gary ranging from $795 to $2,850.

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 $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,400.

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 $2,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.