Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $600 (19 Rentals)

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The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)
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$650 - $1,270
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$605 - $1,225
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$650 - $1,270
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)

3660 E Paulding RdFort Wayne, IN 46816
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2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C
$890
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2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C

2202 Brooklyn AveFort Wayne, IN 46802
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2220 Nuttman Ave
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2220 Nuttman Ave

2220 Nuttman AveFort Wayne, IN 46809
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2212 Nuttman Ave
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2212 Nuttman Ave

2212 Nuttman AveFort Wayne, IN 46809
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Fort Wayne Regency
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fort Wayne Regency

2220 Dunkelberg RdFort Wayne, IN 46819

Hillcrest, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Capri Apartments priced from $620. The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)Standard 1 BED | 1 BATH - SM Flat1BR,1BA$650
Woodhaven OaksMississinewa2BR,1BA$699
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Waynedale Village ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, IN

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.90 price per square foot CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio Model at Coventry Court Townhomes in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2190 Barr St Model at 2190 Barr St, Unit 2190 Barr Street starting at $1,500 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio3BR,2.5BA$0.90
2190 Barr St, Unit 2190 Barr Street2190 Barr St3BR,1.5BA$1.30
2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C2202 Brooklyn Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Fairview Court Apartments2x1.5 Down Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Emerald Square Villas2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$0.91
Woodhaven OaksTippecanoe2BR,2BA$0.82
Coral Club Apartments2X1.5 Up Reno W/ W/D2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$1.21
Waynedale Village ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.17

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Hillcrest, Fort Wayne, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Villa Capri Apartments which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,765.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?

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 11 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $224 which is $1,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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