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- Renovated bath and kitchen
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1545 Polk St, Gary, IN 46407, USA|Midtown
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Amenities for 1545 Polk St, Midtown
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
No pets allowed.
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About 1545 Polk St
Come check out this charming 3 bed 1 bath home near highways and houses of worship. Situated on a quiet block with a full basement for storage and fully renovated bath and kitchen. Rental Requirements: Section 8 (Must already have voucher) NO Pets (unless documented service animal) Tenant MUST have income to pay utilities $50 Application Fee includes background check and income verification with check for evictions in the last 3 years. Tenant is responsible for all yard maintenance. Tenant pays ALL utilities Non Section 8 tenants NO Pets (unless documented service animal) Gross Income must be 3x amount of monthly rent ($3750) $50 Application Fee includes background check and income verification with check for evictions in the last 3 years. Tenant pays all utilities Tenant is responsible for all yard maintenance To schedule a showing, please use the link below https app tenantturner com listings lighthouserealty Virtual tour: https youtu be 4gI9sVeuVSA
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1545 Polk St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Midtown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 46407 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Midtown
3-bedroom apartments at 1545 Polk St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gary.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Midtown
Gary
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,179 |
| October 2023 | $1,200 |
| November 2023 | $1,234 |
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,225 |
| February 2024 | $1,150 |
| March 2024 | $1,180 |
| April 2024 | $1,168 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,310 |
| July 2024 | $1,224 |
| August 2024 | $1,210 |
| September 2024 | $1,218 |
| October 2024 | $1,256 |
| November 2024 | $1,240 |
| December 2024 | $1,250 |
| January 2025 | $1,218 |
| February 2025 | $1,238 |
| March 2025 | $1,298 |
| April 2025 | $1,300 |
| May 2025 | $1,330 |
| June 2025 | $1,375 |
| July 2025 | $1,366 |
| August 2025 | $1,383 |
| September 2025 | $1,374 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,100 |
| March 2024 | $1,130 |
| April 2024 | $1,087 |
| May 2024 | $1,108 |
| June 2024 | $1,165 |
| July 2024 | $1,225 |
| August 2024 | $1,135 |
| September 2024 | $1,167 |
| October 2024 | $1,176 |
| November 2024 | $1,140 |
| December 2024 | $1,118 |
| January 2025 | $1,103 |
| February 2025 | $1,212 |
| March 2025 | $1,191 |
| April 2025 | $1,168 |
| May 2025 | $1,166 |
| June 2025 | $1,250 |
| July 2025 | $1,225 |
| August 2025 | $1,206 |
| September 2025 | $1,238 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1545 Polk St
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
1110 w 21st ave
gary, IN, 46407
PK, K-5Public
D+
Beveridge Elementary School
1234 cleveland st
gary, IN, 46404
K-5Public
D
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
1320 e 19th ave
gary, IN, 46407
K-5Public
D+
Bethune Early Childhood Development Center
2367 e 21st ave
gary, IN, 46407
PK, KPublic
C
Glen Park Academy for Excellence in Learning
5002 madison st
gary, IN, 46408
K-5Public
D+
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Getting around Gary near 1545 Polk St
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1545 Polk St, Gary
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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