Barberry Apartments
1028 Harrison Ave,
Dyer, IN 46311
$1,250 - $1,300 | 2 Beds
Dyer
Dyer, IN
Area Guide
Rural Indiana town is a great home for commuters and families
Family-Friendly
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Commuter
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Great Location
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Accessible
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Outdoors
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Right near the border of Illinois and India, Dyer is a rural, family-oriented town. The town has great schools, making it a great place to raise children. Dyer is well known in the region for its fun-fill festivals. The annual Fall Family Fest features a s’more making station, giant Legos, potato sack races, bounce houses, and Southpaw, the Chicago White Sox mascot.
When locals aren’t celebrating with families at festivals and community events, they enjoy the outdoors. There are six beautiful parks in town for residents to enjoy, but many people travel a few minutes out of Dyer to experience even more of the state’s natural beauty. Just 45 minutes away, the Indiana Dunes National Park offers 15 miles of picturesque shorelines for swimming, birding, picnicking, and more.
Dyer is an excellent location for commuters as well. The town is close to the Gary/Chicago International Airport and there is a rail service available as well. Dyer is only 35 minutes from Gary and an hour to Chicago, giving convenient access to business and entertainment destinations.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Dyer, IN is $1,020 for one bedroom, and $1,211 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dyer has increased by 6.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,020/month
650 Sq Ft
Transportation
49
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
George Bibich Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
572 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-4
610 Students
7
Public
Grades 5-8
922 Students
5
Public
Grades 5-8
922 Students
5
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
- Green Lake Woods
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
