
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne.


1434 St Joseph Blvd

The Huntington

2804 Abbott St

The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Townhomes

Three Rivers Apartments

The Riv on the Greenway!

Arbor Lakes Apartments

2005 Bayer Ave

339 W Dewald St
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1520 E Berry St, Unit 219

Graystone Landing

Community at Triangle Park

1520 E Berry St, Unit 104

1520 E Berry St, Unit 210

1823 Griswold Dr

St Joseph Apartments

Woodview Manor Apartments

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605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman, Unit 603 Huffman

707 Edgewater Ave, Unit 2
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711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1, Unit apt 1

116 E Pontiac St

1520 E Berry St, Unit 231

1520 E Berry St, Unit 101

Newburyport

439 E Wayne St

Summit Ridge Community Living

Regency House Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts
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Garrison Flats

530 W Berry St

Chase Manor Apartments

Worthington Manor Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

Fulton Manor

Garden Royal Apartments

Baldwin Creek

River Pointe Townhomes

729 Columbia Ave
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926 Columbia Ave

Nemoir Manor Apartments

Stratford Place Apartments

708 E Jefferson Blvd

Villages of Hanna

Brentwood Park Apartments

1905 Hillside Ave

Black Bear Creek Apartments

2005 1/2 Bayer Ave

2725 Reed St
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East Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Fort Wayne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Fort Wayne Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $799 | $1,305 |
| East Fort Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $575 | $2,355 |
| East Fort Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $725 | $2,729 |
| East Fort Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $845 | $4,963 |
| East Fort Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,699 | $1,849 |
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Cheapest Available East Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Huntington priced from $665. The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable East Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Townhomes | One Bedroom- 629 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Brentwood Park Apartments | Modesto | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Black Bear Creek Apartments | The Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| St Joseph Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Woodview Manor Apartments | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Fort Wayne, IN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Fort Wayne area is the $0.88 price per square foot 605 Huffman St Model at 605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East Fort Wayne apartment is the Superior Model at Superior Lofts starting at $1,850 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman | 605 Huffman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Superior Lofts | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1 | 711 Edgewater Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Community at Triangle Park | The Quimby | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Black Bear Creek Apartments | The Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Brentwood Park Apartments | Modesto | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Townhomes | One Bedroom- 629 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 5014 old maysville road | 5014 old maysville road | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Fort Wayne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Fort Wayne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Fort Wayne is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Fort Wayne?
The cheapest apartment in East Fort Wayne is The Huntington which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in East Fort Wayne costs $2,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 40 regular apartments in East 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 East Fort Wayne?
Cheap apartments in East Fort Wayne have an average cost of $301 which is $2,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Fort Wayne.
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