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  6. Building Photo - Gary NSA V
    STUDIO
    $200+
    1 BED
    $200+
    2 BEDS
    $200+
    3 BEDS
    $200+

    Gary NSA V

    501 Madison St, Gary, IN 46402
  7. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $930
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$930 - $990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$930 - $990

    Birchwood Apartments

    5790 Grant St, Merrillville, IN 46410
  8. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    2313 Georgia St Unit b

    2313 Georgia St, Gary, IN 46407
  9. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    2729 New Jersey St

    2729 New Jersey St, Lake Station, IN 46405
  10. Building Photo - 4170
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950

    4170

    4170 Fillmore St, Gary, IN 46408

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Gary, IN Apartments for Rent

Gary stretches along the southern shore of Lake Michigan and serves as the western gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park, giving residents sandy beaches and natural areas just minutes from home. Founded in 1906 as a company town for U.S. Steel, Gary remains home to the largest steel mill operation in North America. The city maintains its industrial heritage while providing budget-friendly housing options for renters. Those hunting for apartments for rent in Gary will discover everything from historic districts near downtown to apartment communities closer to the lakefront in this Lake County city.

Renting in Gary works well for cost-conscious renters, with average one-bedroom rents around $823 per month—well below state and national averages. Located about 30 miles southeast of Chicago, Gary makes commuting accessible, with Interstate 90 running through the area and the South Shore Line commuter train offering direct service to downtown Chicago. Gary puts you near Indiana University Northwest, shopping and dining downtown, plus recreational opportunities at parks like West Beach. The city's location within the Chicago metropolitan area gives renters big-city amenities while keeping living costs down.

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Gary

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Black Oak 704 Sq Ft $1,318/mo

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Calumet High School

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Grades 9-12
619 Students
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Banneker Elementary at Marquette

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Grades K-5
299 Students

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