Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Gary, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gary rent stands today
Gary, IN rent has climbed modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,262/month. Renters are paying $69 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Gary is 34.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 138 units.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $818/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,395 and 4+ bedrooms at $1,648. The city's inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units.
Median rent
Median rent in Gary
$1,262/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Gary is $1,262 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $667 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gary
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gary, IN
Average rent prices in Gary have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gary, IN
Rent prices in Gary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gary is $990, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Gary run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,047.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  10% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $817 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,647 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aetna | $1,350 | |
Ambridge Horace Mann | $1,250 | |
Brunswick | $1,300 | |
Downtown Gary | $1,297 | |
Emerson | $1,225 | |
Glen Park | $1,350 | |
Midtown | $1,000 | |
Miller | $1,500 | |
Pulaski | $1,350 | |
Tolleston | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $990 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$817
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Glen Park
Average rent
$1,350
Midtown
Average rent
$1,000
Tolleston
Average rent
$1,350
Ambridge Horace Mann
Average rent
$1,250
Miller
Average rent
$1,500
Pulaski
Average rent
$1,350
Emerson
Average rent
$1,225
Aetna
Average rent
$1,350
Brunswick
Average rent
$1,300
Downtown Gary
Average rent
$1,297
Apartments
Average rent
$990
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$882
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.
How does rent in Gary, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gary and Blue Island by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gary
35%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gary, IN is 10% lower than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,397
7%$1,450
5%$2,210
$2,155
3%$1,010
2%$2,047
25%$1,300
7%$1,535
7%$2,195
21%$1,500
8%$1,910
10%$1,950
31%Discover rentals in Gary, IN
12h ago
1005 W 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Gary
1380 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46407
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Tolleston apartment for rent in Gary
1009 Ellsworth Pl #1, Gary, IN 46404
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Gary
1521 Pierce St #3, Gary, IN 46407
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Miller house for rent in Gary
7515 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Aetna house for rent in Gary
1252 Idaho Street #1, Gary, IN 46403
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
Miller house for rent in Gary
7419 Maple Ave, Gary, IN 46403
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside house for rent in Gary
1117 Colfax St #NA, Gary, IN 46406
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
14h ago
1109 Maryland St, Gary, IN 46407
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
14h ago
801 E 32nd Ave, Gary, IN 46409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Westside house for rent in Gary
1008 Hovey St #1, Gary, IN 46406
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
12h ago
1005 W 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
405 S Huntington St, Gary, IN 46403
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1971 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46407
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2301 Waverly Dr, Gary, IN 46404
1–2 beds
1 bath
$810–$990
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1109 Maryland St, Gary, IN 46407
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Brunswick house for rent in Gary
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,050
Price drop
House for rent
18h ago
Pulaski house for rent in Gary
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gary, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Gary rental market.
How much is rent in Gary?
The average rent in Gary is $1,262 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gary?
Average rent prices in Gary have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Gary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gary is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $667 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gary are Midtown ($1,000/mo), Emerson ($1,225/mo), and Ambridge Horace Mann ($1,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gary?
To comfortably afford rent in Gary, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gary?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gary average around $830/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,030/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).