Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (66 Rentals)

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property at 1823 Griswold Dr

$845 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1823 Griswold Dr

Fort WayneIN46805
property at 1829 Broadway

$900 - $1,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1829 Broadway

Fort WayneIN46802

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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
Senior Living
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East Central, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central 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 East Central apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fulton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$635
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
The ElexThe Rose1BR,1BA$704
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Three Rivers Apartmentss01a - Saint IveStudio,1BA$799
Sheridan Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$835
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Brentwood Park ApartmentsDiego1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $0.83 price per square foot 4317 E State Blvd Model at 4317 E State Blvd, Unit 4317 in the in the Northeast Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom | Renovated Model at The Village at Wayne Trace Homes starting at $1,575 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4317 E State Blvd, Unit 43174317 E State Blvd2BR,1BA$0.83
The Village at Wayne Trace Homes2 Bedroom | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.18
1312 Park Ave, Unit #21312 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsAdmiral2BR,2BA$1.07
The HarrisonThe Anderson2BR,2BA$1.51
Sheridan Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.16
1028 Elmwood Ave, Unit Elmwood Arms1028 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Brentwood Park ApartmentsDiego1BR,1BA$1.48
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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East Central, Fort Wayne, IN

Ranked #92

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Fort Wayne. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?

The cheapest apartment in East Central is The Huntington which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in East Central costs $1,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?

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 1 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central?

Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of $132 which is $1,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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