
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Southside Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $300 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Central Southside area of Fort Wayne.


1434 St Joseph Blvd

Villa Capri Apartments

The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)

Lake Forest Apartments

Emerald Square Villas

2804 Abbott St

Adam & Bruce Senior Housing Apartments

Jackson Manor Apartments

Willow Creek Crossing
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3718 S Wayne Ave

2411 Fox Ave

Three Rivers Apartments

Black Pine Flats

Sheridan Court Apartments

938 Lincoln Ave

907 Lincoln Ave

339 W Dewald St

Graystone Landing

South Bridge Apartments
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Coral Club Apartments

Coventry Court Townhomes

1520 E Berry St, Unit 104

Fairview Court Apartments

1829 Broadway

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The Elex

3510 S Harrison St

St Joseph Apartments

901 Cottage Ave

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605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman, Unit 603 Huffman
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707 Edgewater Ave, Unit 2

659 5th St

Hickory Mill Apartments

439 E Wayne St

Regency House Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts

Garrison Flats

Worthington Manor Apartments

Chase Manor Apartments
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530 W Berry St

Fairfield Gardens

Renaissance Pointe

Fulton Manor

507 E Pettit Ave

River Pointe Townhomes

729 Columbia Ave

926 Columbia Ave

Nemoir Manor Apartments

Arbors Of Southtowne Square
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Outer Central Southside, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central Southside Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $742 | $1,305 |
| Outer Central Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $575 | $2,462 |
| Outer Central Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $650 | $2,802 |
| Outer Central Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $900 | $4,963 |
| Outer Central Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,699 | $1,849 |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central Southside Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Capri Apartments | Prato | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Adam & Bruce Senior Housing Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $742 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Black Pine Flats | 1 bedroom classic 504 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Emerald Square Villas | 2x1 Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $809 |
| Willow Creek Crossing | The Pullman | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Coventry Court Townhomes | CCT 2 BR/1 BA Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Court Townhomes | CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Village at Wayne Trace Homes | 2 Bedroom | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman | 605 Huffman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Foster Park Apartments | 2 Bed Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| 711 Edgewater Ave, Unit apt 1 | 711 Edgewater Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Fairview Court Apartments | 2x1.5 Down Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Emerald Square Villas | 2x1 Classic PV W/D | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Villa Capri Apartments | Prato | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Willow Creek Crossing | The Pullman | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 5014 old maysville road | 5014 old maysville road | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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