Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Southside Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $300 (82 Rentals)

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5014 old maysville road
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5014 old maysville road

5014 old maysville roadFort Wayne, IN 46815
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The Elex
$1,002 - $3,066
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The Elex

877 Lavina StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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659 5th St

Fort WayneIN46808
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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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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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530 W Berry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

530 W Berry St

530 W Berry 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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Fulton Manor
Studio Apartments

Fulton Manor

922 Fulton StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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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 1 Bed unit found at Villa Capri Apartments priced from $620. Adam & Bruce Senior Housing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $742. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Southside apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Black Pine Flats1 bedroom classic 5041BR,1BA$799
Emerald Square Villas2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$809
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$820
Three Rivers Apartmentss01b Rodeo DriveStudio,1BA$899
Coventry Court TownhomesCCT 2 BR/1 BA Townhome2BR,1BA$949
Graystone LandingWest End 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Southside, IN

As of April 27, 2026 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 2 Bedroom | Renovated Model at The Village at Wayne Trace Homes starting at $1,622 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Southeast 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
The Village at Wayne Trace Homes2 Bedroom | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.22
605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman605 Huffman St2BR,1BA$0.88
Foster Park Apartments2 Bed Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.05
711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1711 Edgewater Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Fairview Court Apartments2x1.5 Down Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Emerald Square Villas2x1 Classic PV W/D2BR,1BA$0.83
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$1.21
5014 old maysville road5014 old maysville road1BR,1BA$0.96

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Outer Central Southside, Fort Wayne, IN

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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 $950.

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 $2,125.

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 47 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 $352 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Southside.

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