Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (63 Rentals)

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Baldwin Creek
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwin Creek

2020 Hobson RdFort Wayne, IN 46805
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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

611 E Dewald StFort Wayne, IN 46803
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Elex priced from $422. 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
The Elex1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$422
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
River Pointe TownhomesCozy Corner! Your Perfect 1 Bedroom Apartment!!...1BR,1BA$699
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Rockhill Manor1x11BR,1BA$795
Three Rivers Apartmentss01a - Saint IveStudio,1BA$799
Stratford Place ApartmentsFind Your Perfect Space at Stratford Place — Fo...1BR,1BA$800
Brentwood Park ApartmentsOakland1BR,1BA$845
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Graystone LandingCentre 1 bed/1bath1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1118 Columbia Ave, Unit #2 (upstairs apartment) Model at 1118 Columbia Ave, Unit #2 (upstairs apartment), Unit Apartment 2 in the in the West Central Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the Wayne Model at Superior Lofts starting at $1,650 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
1118 Columbia Ave, Unit #2 (upstairs apartment), Unit Apartment 21118 Columbia Ave, Unit #2 (upstairs apartment)2BR,1BA$1.00
Superior LoftsWayne2BR,2BA$1.44
Centlivre NickelplateCooper 52BR,2BA$1.53
The Elex1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.58
Stratford Place ApartmentsFind Your Perfect Space at Stratford Place — Fo...1BR,1BA$1.29
Brentwood Park ApartmentsFrancisco1BR,1BA$1.43
River Pointe TownhomesCozy Corner! Your Perfect 1 Bedroom Apartment!!...1BR,1BA$1.18
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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East Central, Fort Wayne, IN

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Fort Wayne, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, IN

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Central is at Three Rivers Apartments listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment is $422 at The Elex.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central is starting from $513 at The Elex.

What is the most affordable East Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Pointe Townhomes and starts from $849.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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