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Gary, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $700 to $2,895 with an overall median price of $1,548. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midtown Gary at $900, Black Oak at $750, and Aetna at $1,100. 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$1,137$90010
Black Oak$1,225$7504
Aetna$1,350$1,1002
Pulaski$1,350$1,1007
Glen Park$1,475$70021
Brunswick$1,500$1,3006
Emerson$1,500$9501
Tolleston$1,500$9005
Westside$1,500$7505
Downtown Gary$1,600$1,6002

Cheapest Available Gary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gary, IN is a Studio unit found at Gary NSA V in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood priced from $698. Westbrook Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gary NSA VStudioStudio,1BA$698
Westbrook Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
La Vue Lake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gary area is the $1.01 price per square foot 441 Connecticut St Model at 441 Connecticut St, Unit #1 in the in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Gary apartment is the 5041 Jefferson St Model at 5041 Jefferson St, Unit 5041 starting at $1,100 with a $0.95 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.
441 Connecticut St, Unit #1441 Connecticut St3BR,1BA$1.01
5041 Jefferson St, Unit 50415041 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$0.95
Meadowlane Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.08
1380 Jackson St, Unit 11380 Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.00
Duneland Village Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Tiberon Trails ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
204 Lafayette Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
Gary NSA VStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary

What type of rentals are currently available in Gary?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN with pricing that ranges from $760 to $3,429. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gary ranging from $700 to $2,895.

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 $700 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,258.

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 $3,429, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,085. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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