Apartments for Rent in Gary, IN

Prices and availability in Gary, IN were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Gary, IN are: 630 East 8th Avenue, 3964-74 Washington Street, 5525 East 13th Place, DUNES COURT and 6204 W. 29th Ave..

The average rent in Gary, IN is $914.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gary, IN is between $775 and $795.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Gary, IN is between $925 and $1,600.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Gary, IN is between $1,200 and $2,000.

In Gary 51% of the housing is rented out compared to 49% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Gary's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 40% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 50% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Gary are about 62 years old, on average. Of these, 6% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 89% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 15% are mid-rises, and 4% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Gary come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 52% of all rentals in Gary. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.