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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 | $815 | $760 | $850 |
Cheap Gary 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $770 | $2,560 |
Cheap Gary 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $795 | $3,514 |
Cheap Gary 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $1,050 | $2,325 |
Cheap Gary 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $1,370 | $1,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $760 to $3,514 with an overall median price of $1,427. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Emerson at $899, Pulaski at $1,000, and Black Oak at $760. 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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Emerson | $899 | $899 | 1 |
Pulaski | $1,200 | $1,000 | 2 |
Black Oak | $1,370 | $760 | 46 |
Downtown Gary | $1,370 | $760 | 16 |
Glen Park | $1,440 | $825 | 11 |
Ambridge Horace Mann | $1,485 | $760 | 19 |
Miller | $1,562 | $850 | 6 |
Aetna | $1,650 | $1,650 | 1 |
Midtown Gary | $1,650 | $825 | 7 |
Tolleston | $1,650 | $900 | 5 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gary NSA V | Studio | Studio,1BA | $698 |
Westbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
La Vue Lake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gary area is the $1.40 price per square foot 762 Harrison St Model at 762 Harrison St, Unit 1 in the in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Gary apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Duneland Village Apartments starting at $1,365 with a $1.42 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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762 Harrison St, Unit 1 | 762 Harrison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Duneland Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
2310 W 5th Ave, Unit Apt A | 2310 W 5th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Meadowlane Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
1213 N Indiana St, Unit 4B | 1213 N Indiana St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Tiberon Trails Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Ridge Apartments | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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 Westbrook Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Gary costs $1,427.
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 2 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 $530 which is $897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gary.
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