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property at 1843 Purdue Dr

1843 Purdue Dr

Fort WayneIN46808

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2506 Miner St

Fort WayneIN46807

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Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Wayne, IN

Pricing Updated: 09/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Wayne, IN area range in price from $549 to $4,863 with an overall median price of $1,713. The three Fort Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Casselwood Terrace at $549, Crown Colony at $549, and Southwick Village at $549. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Wayne Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Casselwood Terrace$1,030$54941
Crown Colony$1,030$54938
Southwick Village$1,030$54938
Continential Park$1,127$54950
Anthony Wayne$1,199$54948
South Calhoun Place$1,199$54967
Southeast Fort Wayne$1,199$54938
Fairmont$1,289$62553
Harrison Hill$1,289$62553
Hazelwood$1,316$60072

Cheapest Available Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Wayne, IN is a Studio unit found at Emerald Square Apartments & Villas in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood priced from $549. Villa Capri Apartments in the Continential Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Square Apartments & VillasStudio Hickory MillStudio,1BA$549
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
Shoaff Park VillasStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$645
Fulton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$655
Garrison Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
River Pointe TownhomesCozy Corner! Your Perfect 1 Bedroom Apartment!!...1BR,1BA$699
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Black Pine Flats1BR/1BA Classic1BR,1BA$749
The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)Premium 1 BED | 1 BATH1BR,1BA$755
South Bridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Seville Stackable Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Wayne, IN

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Wayne area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3THB Model at Eagle Landing Apartment Homes in the in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Landing Apartment Homes3THB3BR,1.5BA$0.80
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio3BR,2.5BA$0.90
7819 Stellhorn Rd78192BR,2BA$1.12
Candlelite Apartments2x1 Down Reno2BR,1BA$1.05
Fairview Court Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$0.95
910 Columbia Ave, Unit 2910 Columbia Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
St Joe Place2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
South Bridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Seville Stackable Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$1.08
Colony Bay Apartments,LLC1 BR 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$1.10

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Fort Wayne, IN
Population: 267,633

Ranked #77

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Wayne, IN

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Wayne

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Wayne?

There are currently 360 Apartments for Rent in Fort Wayne, IN with pricing that ranges from $549 to $4,863. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Wayne ranging from $625 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Wayne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Wayne ranges from $625 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,503.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Wayne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Wayne range from $845 to $4,863, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,275 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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