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Gary, IN

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The Steel City is the inspiration behind a Broadway hit song and the birthplace of the Jackson 5.

Lakefront Beachside Historic Midwestern Near Chicago

Gary, Indiana may be the place that lights your face -- not Paris, New York, or Rome. The 1957 Broadway show the Music Man may have put Gary on the map, but this charming city was around long before the legendary musical. Stretching along Lake Michigan, Gary was founded in 1906 and named for Elbert Henry Gary, the founder of a steel plant that helped Gary grow.

Situated about 30 miles southeast of Chicago, Gary provides easy access to I-90 for commuters. For those who prefer mass transit, the South Shore Line commuter train to Downtown Chicago is available from Millennium Station.

Home to Indiana University Northwest, Gary Chicago International Airport, and a stretch of sandy beach along the lake that will make you glad you chose to rent an apartment in Gary, this terrific Midwest town has even more to offer -- a fantastic downtown filled with shops and restaurants, spectacular parks such as West Beach-Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, a view of the Chicago skyline from across the lake, and gorgeous historic districts. Living here may make you want to hum a tune … luckily, Gary has the perfect song.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Gary, IN is $811 for a studio, $847 for one bedroom, $968 for two bedrooms, and $1,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gary has increased by 10.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$847/month
582 Sq Ft
House
$1,323/month
688 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Banneker Elementary at Marquette

Public

Grades K-5

299 Students

4
out of 10

Lake Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

476 Students

3
out of 10

Frankie W Mccullough Academy For Girl

Public

Grades PK-5

411 Students

3
out of 10

Beveridge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

310 Students

3
out of 10

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

524 Students

2
out of 10

Lake Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

476 Students

3
out of 10

Bailly Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

383 Students

3
out of 10

Wm A Wirt/Emerson Vpa

Public

Grades 6-12

526 Students

Rating Unavailable

Theodore Roosevelt Car & Tech Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

416 Students

Rating Unavailable

Dr Bernard C Watson Academy For Boys

Public

Grades K-8

143 Students

Rating Unavailable

Calumet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

619 Students

3
out of 10

West Side Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,013 Students

1
out of 10

Wm A Wirt/Emerson Vpa

Public

Grades 6-12

526 Students

Rating Unavailable

Theodore Roosevelt Car & Tech Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

416 Students

Rating Unavailable

New Tech Innovative Institute

Public

Grades 9-12

187 Students

Rating Unavailable

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