
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Jackson Manor Apartments

Three Rivers Apartments

The Riv on the Greenway!

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2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C

824 Huestis Ave

1823 Griswold Dr

Sheridan Court
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2514 Lafayette St

1520 E Berry St

Graystone Landing

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908 Columbia Ave, Unit 1

927 Nuttman Ave

1905 Hillside Ave

1520 E Berry St

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2424 S Harrison St, Unit Apt 2
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St Joe Apartments

The Elex

603 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman

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1327 Saint Marys Ave, Unit 1327 St.Marys Avenue

317-319 W Masterson Ave

101 Three Rivers N

1520 E Berry St

1520 E Berry St
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439 E Wayne St

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Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts

Garrison Flats

Worthington Manor Apartments

729 Fulton St

Chase Manor Apartments
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Fulton Manor

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River Pointe Townhomes

2220 Nuttman Ave

2212 Nuttman Ave

Nemoir Manor Apartments

Rockhill Manor
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Stratford Place

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The Landing
Downtown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fort Wayne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fort Wayne Studio Apartments | $989 | $799 | $1,269 |
| Downtown Fort Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $665 | $2,355 |
| Downtown Fort Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $725 | $2,784 |
| Downtown Fort Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $845 | $4,963 |
| Downtown Fort Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,849 | $2,374 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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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 Studio unit found at Fulton Manor priced from $635. The Huntington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01a - Saint Ive | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| St Joe Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Elex | The Pen-El | 2BR,2BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN
As of March 09, 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 603 Huffman St Model at 603 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion | 701 runnion ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| 603 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman | 603 Huffman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 2190 Barr St, Unit 2190 Barr Street | 2190 Barr St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Centlivre Stocklands | Acadia 3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C | 2202 Brooklyn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| The Harrison | The Anderson | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 908 Columbia Ave, Unit 1 | 908 Columbia Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fulton Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN
Bloomingdale Elementary School
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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 $1,002.
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 $2,674.
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 41 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 $293 which is $2,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Wayne.
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