
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $300 (86 Rentals)
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1918 Riedmiller Ave

2804 Abbott St

209 W Dewald St

Jackson Manor Apartments

Three Rivers Apartments

2411 Fox Ave

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2441 Sandpoint Rd, Unit Apartment 2, Unit Apartment 2

1211 Fulton St

1205 St Marys Ave
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Sheridan Court Apartments

The Elex - Marketing List

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1312 Park Ave

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2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C, Unit Apt C

1341 Fay Dr

938 Lincoln Ave

907 Lincoln Ave

Graystone Landing

339 W Dewald St

Coventry Court Townhomes
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1520 E Berry St, Unit 104

1520 E Berry St, Unit 224

St Joseph Apartments

340 W Dewald St

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1110 W Wayne St

1829 Broadway

922 Pape Ave

3510 S Harrison St

3209 Fairfield Ave

Hickory Mill Apartments
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439 E Wayne St

Regency House Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts

Garrison Flats

530 W Berry St

Worthington Manor Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

Fulton Manor

Indian Village Manor
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1829 Hale Ave

Woodhaven Oaks

River Pointe Townhomes

1235 Stophlet St

436 W Williams St

926 Columbia Ave

1221 Wall St

2212 Nuttman Ave

2220 Nuttman Ave

Rockhill Manor
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Fairfield, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,022 | $799 | $1,345 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $640 | $2,355 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $825 | $2,729 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $900 | $4,963 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,849 | $2,374 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Jackson Manor Apartments priced from $765. The Elex - Marketing List has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $843. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| The Elex - Marketing List | The Pen-El | 1BR,1BA | $843 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Coventry Court Townhomes | CCT 2 BR/1 BA Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Superior Lofts | Berne | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
| St Joseph Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IN
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.78 price per square foot 701 runnion ave Model at 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio Model at Coventry Court Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion | 701 runnion ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Coventry Court Townhomes | CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.90 |
| 1110 W Wayne St | 1110 W Wayne St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1312 Park Ave | 1312 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C | 2202 Brooklyn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1 | 711 Edgewater Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Harrison | The Anderson | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Superior Lofts | Berne | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairfield, Fort Wayne, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Jackson Manor Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $10,084.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?
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 39 regular apartments in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $394 which is $9,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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