Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Gary, IN

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

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Total rentals

147

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
74%
18%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Gary, IN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN have decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Gary, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Gary, IN is $932. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gary, IN costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $962. Houses for rent in Gary, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,350

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,652

3%

4%

Studio

$988

13%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$988

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,652

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gary, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Gary, IN to other cities

Median rent prices in Gary, IN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blue Island, IL.

Gary

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gary, IN is 11% lower than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.

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Parkwood EAST 1005-MASTER - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood EAST 1005-MASTER

1005 West 35th Avenue, Gary, IN 46408

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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700 E 20th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

700 E 20th Ave

700 East 20th Avenue, Gary, IN 46407

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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1521 Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1009 Ellsworth Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Westbrook Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Westbrook Apartments

2301 Waverly Drive, Gary, IN 46404

2–3 beds

1 bath

$865–$1,140

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2459 Jefferson Street 2nd Floor - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2459 Jefferson Street 2nd Floor

2459 Jefferson St 2nd Fl, Gary, IN 46407

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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1113 Pennsylvania Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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1113 Pennsylvania Street #1, Gary, IN 46407

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 27

4836 Ellsworth Street #4836 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tolleston house for rent in Gary

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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Available Dec 8