Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Gary, Gary, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Gary

$1,300/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Gary is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Gary

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Gary rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Gary, Gary, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Gary, Gary, IN

Average rent prices in Downtown Gary have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Downtown Gary, Gary, IN

Rent prices in Downtown Gary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Gary is $897, whereas a house costs $1,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Gary run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $869.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

-

1 bedroom

$850

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,175

1%

43%

3 bedroom

$1,400

7%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Gary, 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.

Discover rentals in Downtown Gary, Gary, IN

260 Van Buren St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Gary house for rent in Gary

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Gary, Gary, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Gary rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Gary?

The average rent in Downtown Gary is $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Gary?

Average rent prices in Downtown Gary have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Downtown Gary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Gary is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Gary?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Gary, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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