Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Gary, IN

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN is $1,250. This is -36%, or $699, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

140

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN is $1,250. This is -36%, or $699, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
77%
17%
3%
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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 increased 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 $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gary, IN costs about $875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Gary, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,024

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,396

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$1,620

8%

4%

Studio

$875

3%

84%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

84%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,024

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,396

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

8%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,385
decreased by29%

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.

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1145 Wright St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tolleston house for rent in Gary

2/1

1145 Wright St, Gary, IN 46404

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Parkwood EAST 1005-MASTER - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood EAST 1005-MASTER

1005 W 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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925 West 35th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.1

Very good

925 West 35th Avenue

925 W 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$895

Apartment for rent

5284 Broadway 2A #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gary

5284 Broadway 2A - 1

5284 Broadway 2A #1, Gary, IN 46410

2 beds

1 bath

$950

$795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 16

5284 Broadway #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gary

5284 Broadway 2H - 1

5284 Broadway #1, Gary, IN 46410

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 21

1009 Ellsworth Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tolleston apartment for rent in Gary

1009 Ellsworth Place - 1

1009 Ellsworth Pl #1, Gary, IN 46404

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

1521 Pierce St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Gary

1521 Pierce Street - 3

1521 Pierce St #3, Gary, IN 46407

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1521 Pierce St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Gary

1521 Pierce Street - 2

1521 Pierce St #2, Gary, IN 46407

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1