Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Lancaster Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Apartments

2122 Virginia StGary, IN 46407
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Parkwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

1005 W 35th AveGary, IN 46408
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Concord Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Commons

2002 Hanley StGary, IN 46406
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3615 Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 Grand

3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312

Gary, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Emerson$899$8991
Pulaski$1,200$1,0002
Black Oak$1,370$76046
Downtown Gary$1,370$76016
Glen Park$1,440$82511
Ambridge Horace Mann$1,485$76019
Miller$1,562$8506
Aetna$1,650$1,6501
Midtown Gary$1,650$8257
Tolleston$1,650$9005

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
762 Harrison St, Unit 1762 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.40
Duneland Village Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.42
2310 W 5th Ave, Unit Apt A2310 W 5th Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
Meadowlane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
1213 N Indiana St, Unit 4B1213 N Indiana St1BR,1BA$1.33
Tiberon Trails ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Ridge ApartmentsFir1BR,1BA$1.50
Gary NSA VStudioStudio ,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

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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