Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1235 Huestis Ave

$825 - $925

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1235 Huestis Ave

Fort WayneIN46807

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$845 - $995

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1823 Griswold Dr

Fort WayneIN46805
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908 Columbia Ave, Unit 1
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908 Columbia Ave, Unit 1

908 Columbia AveFort Wayne, IN 46805
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property at 922 Pape Ave

$1,000 - $1,200

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922 Pape Ave

Fort WayneIN46808

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439 E Wayne St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

439 E Wayne St

439 E Wayne StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Regency House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency House Apartments

2440 Fairfield AveFort Wayne, IN 46807
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Meeting House At St. Peter
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Meeting House At St. Peter

611 E Dewald StFort Wayne, IN 46803
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Randall Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Lofts

616 S Harrison StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Garrison Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garrison Flats

733 W Wayne StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Chase Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chase Manor Apartments

641-649 Tennessee AveFort Wayne, IN 46805
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Michigan Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Michigan Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Michigan Avenue area of Fort Wayne, IN is a Studio unit found at Fulton Manor priced from $635. Woodhaven Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Michigan Avenue apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fulton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$635
Woodhaven OaksSalamoniee2BR,1BA$729
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Three Rivers Apartmentss01a - Saint IveStudio,1BA$799
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Autumn Creek Apartment Homes2B2B-UPG2BR,2BA$979
St Joe Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan Avenue, IN

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Michigan Avenue 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 Michigan Avenue apartment is the 603 Huffman St Model at 603 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion701 runnion ave3BR,1.5BA$0.78
603 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman603 Huffman St2BR,1BA$0.88
2190 Barr St, Unit 2190 Barr Street2190 Barr St3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Superior LoftsSuperior2BR,2BA$1.09
2202 Brooklyn Ave, Unit Apt C2202 Brooklyn Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
The HarrisonThe Anderson2BR,2BA$1.51
1327 Saint Marys Ave, Unit 1327 St.Marys Avenue1327 Saint Marys Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
Woodhaven OaksThe Fort1BR,1BA$0.98
Autumn Creek Apartment Homes1B1B HYB1BR,1BA$1.29
908 Columbia Ave, Unit 1908 Columbia Ave1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Michigan Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Michigan Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Michigan Avenue is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Michigan Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Michigan Avenue is Jackson Manor Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Michigan Avenue costs $12,584.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Michigan Avenue?

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 40 regular apartments in Michigan Avenue 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 Michigan Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Michigan Avenue have an average cost of $333 which is $12,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Michigan Avenue.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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