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Highlights

  • Spacious rooms
  • Shiny hardwood floors

Location

1236 W 17th Ave, Gary, IN 46407, USA|Midtown
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Management

Prestige Management

Leasing office

(219) 359-3020

Property Overview

1236 W 17th Avenue is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, location, amenities, and trustworthiness, suggesting excellent value and convenience. It also features spacious rooms and shiny hardwood floors, and its value-for-money standing and nearby top-rated elementary school add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 1236 W 17th Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1236 W 17th Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$900 /mo1 unit availableUpdated 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor in Gary available in August. Water, trash, and sewer are included so you will save money every month! This cozy apartment features: new carpet, walk in closet, large bathroom, and more!!! Open House: Tuesday August 18th, 5pm-5:30pm Curious if you qualify? - -Monthly income must be 3x the rent -Minimum credit score of 550 - Any recent collections, repos, bankruptcies may cause denial (2-3 years) - No evictions in past 5 years - No felonies in past 8 years -No Zillow apps Prestige Management is one of the top ranked management companies in NWI. We offer flexible deposit options to qualified residents reducing their out of pocket move in charges as well as a benefit package with tons of perks and free money!!! For criteria, open house dates, and applications, visit rentfromprestige. com

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Amenities for 1236 W 17th Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Newly Renovated

Building

3rd Floor Apartment

Services

Water, Sewer and Trash Included
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One-time. Refundable.

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HomeApartments in GaryMidtown 1236 W 17th Avenue

Updated 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor in Gary available in August. Water, trash, and sewer are included so you will save money every month! This cozy apartment features: new carpet, walk in closet, large bathroom, and more!!! Open House: Tuesday August 18th, 5pm-5:30pm Curious if you qualify? - -Monthly income must be 3x the rent -Minimum credit score of 550 - Any recent collections, repos, bankruptcies may cause denial (2-3 years) - No evictions in past 5 years - No felonies in past 8 years -No Zillow apps Prestige Management is one of the top ranked management companies in NWI. We offer flexible deposit options to qualified residents reducing their out of pocket move in charges as well as a benefit package with tons of perks and free money!!! For criteria, open house dates, and applications, visit rentfromprestige. com


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 1236 W 17th Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1236 W 17th Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1236 W 17th Avenue
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1236 W 17th Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 1236 W 17th Avenue is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1236 W 17th Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1236 W 17th Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 1236 W 17th Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Midtown

2-bedroom apartments at 1236 W 17th Avenue cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Midtown.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Midtown
Gary
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Gary
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$800
September 2024$775
October 2024$746
November 2024$730
December 2024$750
January 2025$784
February 2025$837
March 2025$835
April 2025$850
May 2025$850
June 2025$850
July 2025$850
August 2025$829
September 2025$813
October 2025$826
November 2025$812
December 2025$800
January 2026$811
February 2026$823
March 2026$819
April 2026$877
May 2026$875
June 2026$824
July 2026$825
August 2026$837
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Midtown
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$750
December 2024$750
January 2025$750
February 2025$750
April 2025$725
November 2025$783
December 2025$804
January 2026$823
February 2026$810
March 2026$800
April 2026$875
May 2026$800
June 2026$800
July 2026$800
August 2026$783

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near 1236 W 17th Avenue

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

Gary Virtual Academy

1800 e 35th ave

gary, IN, 46409

K-12Public
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Getting around Gary near 1236 W 17th Ave

Walking

5/10
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
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1236 W 17th Ave, Gary

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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