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property at 1240 Boone St

$825

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1240 Boone St

Fort WayneIN46808

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property at 812 Archer Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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812 Archer Ave

Fort WayneIN46808

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Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Wayne, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Wayne, IN area range in price from $585 to $5,672 with an overall median price of $2,054. The three Fort Wayne neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Casselwood Terrace at $620, Crown Colony at $620, and Southwick Village at $620. 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$1,089$62035
Crown Colony$1,125$62030
Southwick Village$1,125$62030
Continential Park$1,152$62039
Anthony Wayne$1,249$65031
Harvester Community$1,249$65530
Southeast Fort Wayne$1,249$65028
Hazelwood$1,490$585159
Lafayette Place$1,507$65537
Sherwood to Pettit$1,507$65533

Cheapest Available Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Capri Apartments in the Continential Park neighborhood priced from $620. The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens) in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)Standard 1 BED | 1 BATH - SM Flat2BR,1BA$650
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$725
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Nemoir Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$759
Emerald Square Villas2x1 Classic PV2BR,1BA$759
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and TownhomesOne Bedroom- 629 sqft1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Wayne, IN

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Wayne area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Morada at Maysville in the in the North Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,834. The second greatest value Fort Wayne apartment is the Townhome Model at Anam Villas starting at $1,995 with a $0.97 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.
Morada at Maysville2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.87
Anam VillasTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.84
701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion701 runnion ave3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Fort Wayne Regency3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.82
238 E Suttenfield St, Unit 238 E Suttenfield St238 E Suttenfield St2BR,1BA$0.81
Emerald Square Villas2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$0.92
Fountain Lake Apartment HomesBuckingham2BR,1.5BA$1.03
St Joe Place2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86

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Fort Wayne, IN
Population: 267,633

Ranked #77

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Wayne

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Wayne?

There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in Fort Wayne, IN with pricing that ranges from $585 to $5,672. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Wayne ranging from $675 to $16,800.

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 $675 to $16,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,540.

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 $5,672, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $899 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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