Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Average rent in
Gary, IN

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN is $1,287. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,287

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

125

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gary, IN is $1,287. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
74%
21%
1%
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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Gary, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,397.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$837

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,375

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,625

2%

1%

Studio

$988

4%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$988

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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.

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$1,287
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gary, IN is 5% lower than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.

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2163 Georgia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pulaski house for rent in Gary

3/1

2163 Georgia St, Gary, IN 46407

3 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Parkwood EAST 1005-MASTER - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Parkwood EAST 1005-MASTER

1005 W 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46408

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$800

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809 East 32nd Avenue Apt 13 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

809 East 32nd Avenue Apt 13

809 E 32nd Ave Apt 13, Gary, IN 46409

2 beds

1 bath

$845

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1521 Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown condo for rent in Gary

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1009 Ellsworth Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Westbrook Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

Westbrook Apartments

2301 Waverly Dr, Gary, IN 46404

2 beds

1 bath

$865

Apartment for rent

2459 Jefferson Street 2nd Floor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2459 Jefferson Street 2nd Floor

2459 Jefferson St 2nd Fl, Gary, IN 46407

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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2700 Jefferson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Available Jul 14