Cheap Homes for Rent in South Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $600 (41 Rentals)

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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
River Pointe TownhomesSpacious 1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$699
Adam & Bruce Senior Housing ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Waynedale Village ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$759
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Graystone ApartmentsGraystone Apartments 1bed studioStudio,1BA$790
Hickory Creek Apartments1 bd 1 ba Classic Flat1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fort Wayne, IN

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Fort Wayne area is the $0.78 price per square foot 701 runnion ave Model at 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Fort Wayne 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 South Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion701 runnion ave3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome W/Patio3BR,2.5BA$0.90
1110 W Wayne St1110 W Wayne St2BR,1BA$0.85
1312 Park Ave, Unit #11312 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
605 Huffman St, Unit 603 Huffman605 Huffman St2BR,1BA$0.88
Foster Park Apartments2 Bed Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Fairview Court Apartments2x1.5 Down Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.03
St Joe Place2x22BR,2BA$0.80
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
5014 old maysville road5014 old maysville road1BR,1BA$0.96

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Fort Wayne

What type of rentals are currently available in South Fort Wayne?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in South Fort Wayne, IN with pricing that ranges from $575 to $19,097. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Fort Wayne ranging from $600 to $2,530.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Fort Wayne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Fort Wayne ranges from $600 to $2,530 with an average monthly rent of $1,270.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Fort Wayne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Fort Wayne range from $845 to $4,963, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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