Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 22, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Gary, Gary, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Gary
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Gary is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Gary
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Gary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Gary, Gary, IN
Average rent prices in Downtown Gary have decreased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $998, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Gary run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $997.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $891 |  27% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,125 | 2% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 7% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downtown Gary, Gary, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $998 | 29% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,165 | 19% | - | |
Houses | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$675
1 bedroom
Average rent
$891
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downtown Gary, Gary, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$998
Last 30 days
29%
Condos
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$882
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
5d+ ago
1514 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402
2 beds
1 bath
$997
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Gary apartment for rent in Gary
762 Harrison St #SRO, Gary, IN 46402
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
1514 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402
2 beds
1 bath
$997
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Gary apartment for rent in Gary
762 Harrison St #SRO, Gary, IN 46402
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
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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 $1,250 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Gary?
Average rent prices in Downtown Gary have decreased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Downtown Gary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Gary is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $50,000/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).