
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Community Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Side Community area of Fort Wayne.


2804 Abbott St

4944 Old Maysville Rd

River Pointe Townhomes

Three Rivers Apartments

2919 S Harrison St

340 W Dewald St

The Riv on the Greenway!

3113 S Harrison St

Arbor Lakes Apartments
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Graystone Landing

1823 Griswold Dr

1520 E Berry St, Unit 219

418 W Rudisill Blvd

2117 Eckart St

436 E Taber St

116 E Pontiac St

2903 Queen St

Newburyport

439 E Wayne St
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Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts

Chase Manor Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

Worthington Manor Apartments

Baldwin Creek

926 Columbia Ave

Nemoir Manor Apartments

Whispering Creek Apartments

3602 Robinwood Dr
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Parks Edge at McKinnie Commons

708 E Jefferson Blvd

Villages of Hanna

608 Anderson Ave

Black Bear Creek Apartments

2725 Reed St

The Landing

Anthony Wayne Villas and Flats

1102 McKinnie Ave

4331 Lafayette St
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1838 Kentucky Ave

3801 Lafayette St

217 W Masterson Ave

1114 Colerick St

3127 Pennsylvania St

4018 S Clinton St

4014 Oliver St

451 E Pontiac St

1024 Colerick St

1023 Hamilton Ave
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East Side Community, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Community?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Community Studio Apartments | $1,009 | $799 | $1,361 |
| East Side Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $575 | $2,355 |
| East Side Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $825 | $2,729 |
| East Side Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $999 | $4,963 |
| East Side Community 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,249 | $1,849 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Community Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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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 1 Bed unit found at River Pointe Townhomes priced from $725. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Pointe Townhomes | Spacious 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Black Bear Creek Apartments | The Kodiak | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| CityScape Flats | Hamilton - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Skyline Tower | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Harrison | The Anderson | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| Lofts at Headwaters Park | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Community, IN
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Community area is the $1.68 price per square foot T2 Oasis 2005sf 3/3.5 Model at Riverfront at Promenade Park in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $3,374. The second greatest value East Side Community apartment is the 2 Bedroom | Renovated Model at The Village at Wayne Trace Homes starting at $1,622 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Community apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront at Promenade Park | T2 Oasis 2005sf 3/3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.68 |
| The Village at Wayne Trace Homes | 2 Bedroom | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Superior Lofts | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| The Harrison | The Anderson | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Black Bear Creek Apartments | The Kodiak | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 5014 old maysville road | 5014 old maysville road | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| River Pointe Townhomes | Spacious 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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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 $1,535.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Community?
The cheapest apartment in East Side Community is River Pointe Townhomes which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in East Side Community costs $3,015.
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 7 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 $167 which is $2,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Community.
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