Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $600 (35 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats) 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$635
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$725
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Stratford Place1/1 Apartment1BR,1BA$835
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Graystone LandingWest End 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Three Rivers Apartmentss01b Rodeo DriveStudio,1BA$899
The ElexThe Pen-El1BR,1BA$1,002

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN

As of June 07, 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 1632 N Wells St Model at 1632 N Wells St, Unit Upper starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 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
1632 N Wells St, Unit Upper1632 N Wells St2BR,2BA$1.35
1312 Park Ave, Unit #11312 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Centlivre NickelplateCooper 52BR,2BA$1.48
The HarrisonThe Anderson2BR,2BA$1.51
The Riv on the Greenway!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
Stratford Place1/1 Apartment1BR,1BA$1.35
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.22
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.59

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN

Ranked #57

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Fort Wayne

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Fort Wayne?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN with pricing that ranges from $665 to $10,042. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Wayne ranging from $600 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Fort Wayne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Fort Wayne ranges from $600 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,254.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Fort Wayne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Fort Wayne range from $845 to $4,963, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $885 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,065 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,249.

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