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$845 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1823 Griswold Dr

Fort WayneIN46805

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Newburyport
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newburyport

1701 Reed RdFort Wayne, IN 46815
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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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Meeting House At St. Peter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

611 E Dewald StFort Wayne, IN 46803
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Randall Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Lofts

616 S Harrison StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Chase Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chase Manor Apartments

641-649 Tennessee AveFort Wayne, IN 46805
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Renaissance Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

2430-2440 Bowser AveFort Wayne, IN 46803
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Baldwin Creek
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwin Creek

2020 Hobson RdFort Wayne, IN 46805
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Villages of Hanna
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villages of Hanna

2201 Reed StFort Wayne, IN 46803
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East Side Community, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Community Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Community area of Fort Wayne, IN is a Studio unit found at Three Rivers Apartments priced from $799. The Riv on the Greenway! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable East Side Community apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Three Rivers Apartmentss01a - Saint IveStudio,1BA$799
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Black Bear Creek ApartmentsThe Kodiak2BR,1BA$1,050
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsAdmiral2BR,2BA$1,110
CityScape FlatsHamilton - StudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Superior LoftsCharles1BR,1BA$1,300
The HarrisonThe Anderson2BR,2BA$1,500
The Village at Wayne Trace Homes2 Bedroom | Renovated2BR,2BA$1,575
Skyline Tower2/22BR,2BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Community, IN

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Community area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom | Renovated Model at The Village at Wayne Trace Homes in the in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value East Side Community apartment is the Admiral Model at Arbor Lakes Apartments starting at $1,110 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Northeast Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Community apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Wayne Trace Homes2 Bedroom | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.18
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsAdmiral2BR,2BA$1.07
The HarrisonThe Anderson2BR,2BA$1.51
Black Bear Creek ApartmentsThe Kodiak2BR,1BA$1.12
Skyline Tower2/22BR,2BA$1.79
Superior LoftsCharles1BR,1BA$1.69
CityScape FlatsHamilton - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
1028 Elmwood Ave, Unit Elmwood Arms1028 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Three Rivers Apartmentsr01a Saint IvesStudio ,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Community Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side Community?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Community is under $1,655.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Community?

The cheapest apartment in East Side Community is The Riv on the Greenway! which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in East Side Community costs $2,087.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Community?

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 2 regular apartments in East Side Community 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 Side Community?

Cheap apartments in East Side Community have an average cost of $183 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Community.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.