Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Gary, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gary, IN rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $33 less per month on average than last year, and the month-over-month rent also declined by 4.0%.
Compared to national trends
Gary sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 135 rentals offering limited but varied options across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Gary run around $799/month, 1-bedrooms around $838/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,025/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,698/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $1,300/month while apartments sit at $900/month, showing distinct price tiers for renters based on property type. This split complements the bedroom-tier rent variation across Gary.
Median rent
Median rent in Gary
$1,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Gary is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gary
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gary, IN
Average rent prices in Gary have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Gary run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $799 |  3% | 126% | |
1 bedroom | $837 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,697 | 7% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aetna | $1,247 | |
Ambridge Horace Mann | $1,219 | |
Brunswick | $1,400 | |
Downtown Gary | $1,300 | |
Emerson | $1,200 | |
Glen Park | $1,295 | |
Midtown | $999 | |
Miller | $1,388 | |
Pulaski | $1,275 | |
Tolleston | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
126%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
Glen Park
Average rent
$1,295
Midtown
Average rent
$999
Tolleston
Average rent
$1,350
Ambridge Horace Mann
Average rent
$1,219
Miller
Average rent
$1,388
Pulaski
Average rent
$1,275
Emerson
Average rent
$1,200
Aetna
Average rent
$1,247
Downtown Gary
Average rent
$1,300
Brunswick
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
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
38%lower than the national median
31%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,850
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25%$1,995
19%$2,200
22%Discover rentals in Gary, IN
5d+ 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 #1, Gary, IN 46407
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
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 May 16
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
3 beds
2 baths
$1,980
House for rent
5d+ ago
Aetna house for rent in Gary
1258 Idaho St #1, Gary, IN 46403
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Aetna apartment for rent in Gary
3 beds
0 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available May 17
1d ago
Midtown house for rent in Gary
1308 W 13th Ave, Gary, IN 46407
3 beds
3 baths
$1,150
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
Ambridge - Horace Mann house for rent in Gary
346 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd #1, Gary, IN 46404
5 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 11
4d ago
801 E 32nd Ave, Gary, IN 46409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1109 Maryland St, Gary, IN 46407
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1005 W 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Glen Park house for rent in Gary
3708 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46408
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Gary
1380 Jackson St #1, Gary, IN 46407
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
4d ago
Glen Park house for rent in Gary
4854 Jefferson St #1, Gary, IN 46408
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Jun 10
2d ago
2459 Jefferson St 2nd Fl, Gary, IN 46407
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Miller house for rent in Gary
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
$1,650
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
1531 Taney Pl Lowr, Gary, IN 46404
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2301 Waverly Dr, Gary, IN 46404
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Apartment 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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gary?
Average rent prices in Gary have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Gary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gary is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gary are Midtown ($999/mo), Emerson ($1,200/mo), and Ambridge Horace Mann ($1,219/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gary?
To comfortably afford rent in Gary, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gary?
Gary, Indiana's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).