Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (92 Rentals)

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property at 1823 Griswold Dr

$875 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1823 Griswold Dr

Fort WayneIN46805

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1110 W Wayne St
$1,000 - $1,100
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$1,000 - $1,100
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1110 W Wayne St

1110 W Wayne StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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The Elex
$1,002 - $3,066
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$1,002 - $3,066
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The Elex

877 Lavina StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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property at 659 5th St

$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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659 5th St

Fort WayneIN46808

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439 E Wayne St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

439 E Wayne St

439 E Wayne StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Regency House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency House Apartments

2440 Fairfield AveFort Wayne, IN 46807
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Meeting House At St. Peter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

611 E Dewald StFort Wayne, IN 46803
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Randall Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Lofts

616 S Harrison StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Garrison Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garrison Flats

733 W Wayne StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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530 W Berry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

530 W Berry St

530 W Berry StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Chase Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chase Manor Apartments

641-649 Tennessee AveFort Wayne, IN 46805
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Renaissance Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

2430-2440 Bowser AveFort Wayne, IN 46803
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Fulton Manor
Studio Apartments

Fulton Manor

922 Fulton StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Huntington priced from $665. Jackson Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Three Rivers Apartmentss01b Rodeo DriveStudio,1BA$899
Graystone LandingWest End 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The ElexThe Pen-El1BR,1BA$1,002
St Joseph Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Wayne area is the $0.78 price per square foot 701 runnion ave Model at 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Wayne apartment is the 1110 W Wayne St Model at 1110 W Wayne St starting at $1,100 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion701 runnion ave3BR,1.5BA$0.78
1110 W Wayne St1110 W Wayne St2BR,1BA$0.85
1312 Park Ave, Unit #11312 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman605 Huffman St2BR,1BA$0.88
711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1711 Edgewater Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C2202 Brooklyn Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
1327 Saint Marys Ave, Unit 1327 St.Marys Avenue1327 Saint Marys Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
The Riv on the Greenway!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Downtown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fort Wayne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Wayne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Fort Wayne is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Wayne?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fort Wayne is The Huntington which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Wayne costs $10,044.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Fort Wayne?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Downtown Fort Wayne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Fort Wayne?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Fort Wayne have an average cost of $360 which is $9,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Wayne.

Expert Rental Resources

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