Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Southside Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $300 (71 Rentals)

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5014 old maysville road
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 9

5014 old maysville road

5014 old maysville roadFort Wayne, IN 46815
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The Elex
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$1,002 - $3,066
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Elex

877 Lavina StFort Wayne, IN 46802
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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
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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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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. Fulton Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. 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
Fulton Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$635
The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)Standard 1 BED | 1 BATH - SM Flat2BR,1BA$650
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$725
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Black Pine Flats1 bedroom classic 5041BR,1BA$799
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$820
Graystone LandingWest End 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$875
South Bridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Seville Stackable Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$881

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Southside, IN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Southside area is the $1.27 price per square foot Z Place Village Model at Z Place Village Townhomes in the in the Outer Central Southside neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Outer Central Southside apartment is the CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio Model at Coventry Court Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $0.90 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.
Z Place Village TownhomesZ Place Village3BR,2.5BA$1.27
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio3BR,2.5BA$0.90
The Village at Wayne Trace Homes2 Bedroom | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.22
Foster Park Apartments2 Bed Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Fairview Court Apartments2x1.5 Down Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Emerald Square Apartments & Villas2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$0.92
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
South Bridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Seville Stackable Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$1.23
Willow Creek CrossingThe Pullman1BR,1BA$1.21
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $881.

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 36 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 $260 which is $1,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Southside.

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