Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Tara Cooperative, Inc.
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Cooperative, Inc.

350 E Essex LnFort Wayne, IN 46825
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Baldwin Creek
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwin Creek

2020 Hobson RdFort Wayne, IN 46805
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Carrington Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carrington Pointe

7290 Turnstone BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46818
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Northcrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northcrest Apartments

4824 Northcrest DrFort Wayne, IN 46825
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Ridgebrook Hills
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgebrook Hills

2737 W Washington Center RdFort Wayne, IN 46818

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Carrington Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carrington Pointe

7290 Turnstone BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46818
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Northwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Huntington priced from $665. The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Northwest Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and TownhomesOne Bedroom- 629 sqft1BR,1BA$790
Stratford PlaceBeautiful 1 bed 1 bath apartments in Stratford ...1BR,1BA$835
Graystone TrailGraystone Trail1BR,1BA$950
Canterbury GreenChesterfield 1Bed 1Bath 852sqft1BR,1BA$1,005
Woodview Manor ApartmentsPicasso1BR,1BA$1,050
Dupont Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,147
Northcrest Garden Apartments2x1.5 Upgrade (upstairs & downstairs)2BR,1BA$1,169
Woodbridge ApartmentsTeak2BR,1BA$1,177
Archers Pointe1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Fort Wayne, IN

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Fort Wayne area is the $1.40 price per square foot Olsen Model at Thunderhawk Villas in the in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Northwest Fort Wayne apartment is the Queen Elizabeth 3Bed 2.5Bath 1310sqft Model at Canterbury Green starting at $1,645 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Northeast Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Thunderhawk VillasOlsen3BR,2BA$1.40
Canterbury GreenQueen Elizabeth 3Bed 2.5Bath 1310sqft3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Redwood Fort Wayne Wallen RoadForestwood2BR,2BA$1.45
Emerald Pointe (55+ Senior Community)Hawthorne2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Island ClubBarbados - Premium2BR,1BA$1.40
St Joe Place2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Eagle Landing Apartment Homes1BRD1BR,1BA$1.31
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and TownhomesOne Bedroom- 629 sqft1BR,1BA$1.26
Stratford PlaceBeautiful 1 bed 1 bath apartments in Stratford ...1BR,1BA$1.35
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Northwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, and the greater Fort Wayne area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Fort Wayne Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Fort Wayne?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Fort Wayne is The Huntington which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Northwest Fort Wayne costs $1,632.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Fort Wayne?

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 110 regular apartments in Northwest Fort Wayne 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 Northwest Fort Wayne?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Fort Wayne have an average cost of $488 which is $1,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Fort Wayne.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.