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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Studio Apartments | $955 | $575 | $1,901 |
Fort Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $575 | $2,355 |
| Fort Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $725 | $2,729 |
| Fort Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $845 | $5,456 |
| Fort Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $625 | $2,476 |
There are currently 7693 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Fort Wayne, IN that range in price from $575 to $2,355. Outer Northside, South Fort Wayne and Southwest are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fort Wayne with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Northside | 190 | $1,189 | $575 |
| South Fort Wayne | 148 | $1,000 | $575 |
| Southwest | 119 | $1,389 | $650 |
| Southwest Fort Wayne | 119 | $1,389 | $650 |
| Brookview Civic | 116 | $1,087 | $615 |
| Forest Park | 114 | $1,195 | $615 |
| North Fort Wayne | 114 | $1,200 | $615 |
| Northside | 114 | $1,200 | $615 |
| Bloomingdale | 105 | $1,394 | $615 |
| Hamilton | 104 | $1,394 | $615 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Wayne, IN is found at Eagle Landing Apartment Homes in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood and is 1,894 square feet priced from $1,403. Union Club Apartments in the Pine Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,070 square feet and currently listed start at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fort Wayne:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Landing Apartment Homes | 2TH | 1,894 Sq Ft | $1,403 |
| Union Club Apartments | Irvington | 1,070 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| The Pearl | 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms - Office | 981 Sq Ft | $2,317 |
| Canterbury Green | Hawthorne 1Bed 2Bath W-Den 980sqft | 980 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | r11c Vanderbilt | 918 Sq Ft | $1,099 |
| Windsor Oaks | The Cedar | 912 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Flats at Walnut Ridge | Crest | 893 Sq Ft | $1,329 |
| Centlivre | Vesey 5 CR | 880 Sq Ft | $1,432 |
| Centlivre The Charles | Vesey 5 | 880 Sq Ft | $1,432 |
| Centlivre The Crown | Vesey 5 ADA | 880 Sq Ft | $1,478 |
As of March 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fort Wayne, IN is the Prato Model starting from $620 at Villa Capri Apartments in the Continential Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Fort Wayne 1 Bedroom is the Standard 1 BED | 1 BATH - SM Flat Model at The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens) starting at $650 in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne is currently $1,180. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fort Wayne:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Capri Apartments | Prato | $620 |
| The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens) | Standard 1 BED | 1 BATH - SM Flat | $650 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $665 |
| Waynedale Village Apartments | One Bed | $759 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | $765 |
| Colony Bay Apartments,LLC | 1 BR 1 BA Apartment | $775 |
| Woodhaven Oaks | The Fort | $780 |
| The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Townhomes | One Bedroom- 629 sqft | $790 |
| Willow Creek Crossing | The Pullman | $820 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Fort Wayne is at Villa Capri Apartments listed at $620.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fort Wayne is $1,180.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fort Wayne is a 1,894 square feet unit starting from $1,403 at Eagle Landing Apartment Homes.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Fort Wayne is currently 671 sq ft.
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