Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $600 (16 Rentals)

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2220 Nuttman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2220 Nuttman Ave

2220 Nuttman AveFort Wayne, IN 46809
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2212 Nuttman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 2 Beds 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 Flat2BR,1BA$650
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Waynedale Village ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$759
Black Pine Flats1 bedroom classic 5041BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, IN

As of May 21, 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 1312 Park Ave Model at 1312 Park Ave, Unit #1 starting at $995 with a $0.80 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
1312 Park Ave, Unit #11312 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Foster Park Apartments2 Bed Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Fairview Court Apartments2x1.5 Down Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.03
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$1.38
Black Pine Flats1 Bed Reno W/O W/D1BR,1BA$1.82
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.48

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Hillcrest, Fort Wayne, IN

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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $8,785.

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 10 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 $307 which is $8,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

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