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Gary, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gary, IN

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gary, IN area range in price from $595 to $3,509 with an overall median price of $1,304. The three Gary neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Emerson at $900, Aetna at $997, and Midtown Gary at $750. 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$900$9001
Aetna$997$9971
Midtown Gary$1,200$7503
Pulaski$1,200$1,2001
Black Oak$1,370$76058
Downtown Gary$1,370$76015
Glen Park$1,385$59514
Ambridge Horace Mann$1,485$76019
Miller$1,562$8505
Tolleston$1,575$1,4002

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 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gary area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Duneland Village Apartments in the in the Liverpool neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Gary apartment is the 762 Harrison St Model at 762 Harrison St, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.40 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.
Duneland Village Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.28
762 Harrison St, Unit 1762 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.40
2310 W 5th Ave, Unit Apt A2310 W 5th Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
Orchard Park2x1AR2BR,1BA$1.58
Meadowlane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary

What type of rentals are currently available in Gary?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN with pricing that ranges from $595 to $3,509. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gary ranging from $750 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 $750 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,363.

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 $900 to $3,032, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $895.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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