Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Southside Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $300 (61 Rentals)

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Hickory Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Mill Apartments

5856 Turtle Creek DrFort Wayne, IN 46816
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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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Foster Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foster Park Apartments

6440 Fairfield AveFort Wayne, IN 46807
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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729 Fulton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

729 Fulton St

729 Fulton StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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Fairfield Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Gardens

6300 Fairfield AveFort Wayne, IN 46807
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Renaissance Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Pointe

2430-2440 Bowser AveFort Wayne, IN 46803

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Outer Central Southside, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Southside area of Fort Wayne, IN is a Studio unit found at Emerald Square Apartments & Villas priced from $569. Villa Capri Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Southside apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Square Apartments & VillasStudio Hickory MillStudio,1BA$569
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
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
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$785
Three Rivers Apartmentss01a - Saint IveStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Southside, IN

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Southside 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 Outer Central Southside apartment is the 1632 N Wells St Model at 1632 N Wells St, Unit Upper starting at $1,550 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Southside 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
1632 N Wells St, Unit Upper1632 N Wells St2BR,2BA$1.19
1207 Rivermet Ave, Unit 12071207 Rivermet Ave2BR,1BA$0.95
Fairview Court Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Port O'Call ApartmentsVilla2BR,1.5BA$1.04
605 Huffman St, Unit 605 Huffman605 Huffman St2BR,1BA$1.19
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$1.15
River Pointe TownhomesCozy Corner! Your Perfect 1 Bedroom Apartment!!...1BR,1BA$1.18
623 W Washington Blvd, Unit Downtown Studio 500623 W Washington BlvdStudio ,1BA$1.00

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Central Southside, Fort Wayne, IN

Ranked #3

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Indiana and customized analysis for Central Fort Wayne, IN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Southside is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Southside is Villa Capri Apartments which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Outer Central Southside costs $1,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central Southside?

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 14 regular apartments in Outer Central Southside 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 Outer Central Southside?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central Southside have an average cost of $167 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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