Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $300 (151 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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property at 1512 Taylor St

$795 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1512 Taylor St

Fort WayneIN46802

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property at 1823 Griswold Dr

$875 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1823 Griswold Dr

Fort WayneIN46805

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South Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Capri Apartments priced from $620. The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
The Meridian (Waterloo Gardens)Standard 1 BED | 1 BATH - SM Flat2BR,1BA$650
The Huntington1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$665
Waynedale Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$725
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and TownhomesOne Bedroom- 629 sqft1BR,1BA$750
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Graystone ApartmentsGraystone Apartments 1bed studioStudio,1BA$790
Willow Creek CrossingThe East Wind1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fort Wayne, IN

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Fort Wayne area is the $0.84 price per square foot CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome Model at Coventry Court Townhomes in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,379. The second greatest value South Fort Wayne apartment is the 701 runnion ave Model at 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion starting at $1,250 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.84
701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion701 runnion ave3BR,1.5BA$0.78
1312 Park Ave, Unit #11312 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
Foster Park Apartments2 Bed Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Fairview Court Apartments2x1.5 Down Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Autumn Creek Apartment Homes2B2B-HYB2BR,2BA$1.10
Emerald Square Villas2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$0.92
Canterbury GreenChesterfield 1Bed 1Bath 852sqft1BR,1BA$1.16
St Joe Place2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86

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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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South Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN

Ranked #2

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, and the greater Fort Wayne area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fort Wayne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Fort Wayne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Fort Wayne is under $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Fort Wayne is Villa Capri Apartments which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in South Fort Wayne costs $10,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 230 regular apartments in South 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 South Fort Wayne?

Cheap apartments in South Fort Wayne have an average cost of $326 which is $9,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Fort Wayne.

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

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