What is the average apartment size in Gary?

The average size for a Gary, IN apartment is 750 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gary?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Gary is $990 per month, a 7% increase from last years average of $925.

What is the average apartment size in Gary?

The typical apartment in Gary offers about 750 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gary, IN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gary?

The typical rent budget in Gary ranges from to per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gary?

In Gary, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gary is $990, a 7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $925.

One-bedroom apartments provide 594 square feet for $951, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $981 offer 768 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,115 sq ft) for $1,224, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gary, IN

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$990	750 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$951	594 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$981	768 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,224	1,115 sq. ft.

Gary, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Gary, IN have increased by 7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $925 to $990.

What's the typical rent budget in Gary, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Gary, IN (59%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gary, IN?

14,438 or 53% of the households in Gary, IN are renter-occupied while 12,994 or 47% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Gary, IN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Ambridge Mann	$894
Midtown Gary	$892

Gary | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ambridge Mann is 1% higher than in Midtown Gary

$894

Ambridge Mann rent is 10% lower than Gary average

Average Rent $894

$892

Midtown Gary rent is 10% lower than Gary average

Average Rent $892

How Gary Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gary	$990
Indianapolis	$1,266
Bloomington	$1,699
Evansville	$1,035
New Albany	$1,121
Fort Wayne	$1,161
Hammond	$1,288
Jeffersonville	$1,246
South Bend	$1,389
Lafayette	$1,180
Fishers	$1,640
Crown Point	$1,595
Merrillville, IN	$1,416
Hobart, IN	$1,337
Valparaiso, IN	$1,404
Lansing, IL	$1,315
Portage, IN	$1,361
Calumet City, IL	$1,178

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gary apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.