
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Community Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (59 Rentals)
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1434 St Joseph Blvd

2804 Abbott St

209 W Dewald St

Three Rivers Apartments

The Riv on the Greenway!

Arbor Lakes Apartments

1905 Hillside Ave

1823 Griswold Dr

2005 Bayer Ave
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339 W Dewald St

Graystone Landing

1520 E Berry St, Unit 104

3510 S Harrison St

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
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439 E Wayne St

Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts

Chase Manor Apartments

Worthington Manor Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

Baldwin Creek

507 E Pettit Ave

River Pointe Townhomes

729 Columbia Ave
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926 Columbia Ave

Nemoir Manor Apartments

Whispering Creek Apartments

Parks Edge at McKinnie Commons

708 E Jefferson Blvd

Villages of Hanna

Black Bear Creek Apartments

3006 Reed St

2725 Reed St

4601 Spatz Ave
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2005 1/2 Bayer Ave

1320 E Woodbine Pl

4010 Lillie St

4114 Lillie St

The Landing

Anthony Wayne Villas and Flats

4815 Oliver St

2730 Chestnut St

919 Madison St

3801 Lafayette St
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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 | $998 | $799 | $1,305 |
| East Side Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $575 | $2,355 |
| East Side Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $895 | $2,729 |
| East Side Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $900 | $4,963 |
| East Side Community 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,699 | $1,849 |
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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 The Riv on the Greenway! priced from $845. Black Bear Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable East Side Community apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 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 |
| CityScape Flats | Hamilton - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Skyline Tower | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
| The Village at Wayne Trace Homes | 2 Bedroom | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1,622 |
| The Pearl | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Community, IN
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Community area is the $1.22 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 $1,622. The second greatest value East Side Community apartment is the B3 Glade 1187sf 2/2 Model at Riverfront at Promenade Park starting at $2,339 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Southwest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Wayne Trace Homes | 2 Bedroom | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Riverfront at Promenade Park | B3 Glade 1187sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Superior Lofts | Superior | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1 | 711 Edgewater Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Black Bear Creek Apartments | The Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| CityScape Flats | Hamilton - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 5014 old maysville road | 5014 old maysville road | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 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 $2,120.
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 $2,978.
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 $152 which is $2,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Community.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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