Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (88 Rentals)

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property at 812 Walnut St

$875 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

812 Walnut St

Fort WayneIN46802

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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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property at 1610 Kelly Dr

$1,200

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1610 Kelly Dr

Fort WayneIN46808
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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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Southwest Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Jackson Manor Apartments priced from $765. Colony Bay Apartments,LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Southwest Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Colony Bay Apartments,LLC1 BR 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$770
Waynedale Village ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$789
Hickory Creek Apartments1 bd 1 ba Classic Flat1BR,1BA$799
The Riv on the Greenway!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Time Corners Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$856
The Cottages at Bridgewater (Senior 55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Three Rivers Apartmentss01b Rodeo DriveStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Fort Wayne, IN

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Fort Wayne area is the $0.97 price per square foot Townhome Model at Anam Villas in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Southwest Fort Wayne apartment is the CLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome Model at Coventry Court Townhomes starting at $1,379 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anam VillasTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Coventry Court TownhomesCLA 3BR/2.5BA Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.84
701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion701 runnion ave3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Homestead Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Fort Wayne Regency3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.82
238 E Suttenfield St, Unit 238 E Suttenfield St238 E Suttenfield St2BR,1BA$0.81
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
Waynedale Village ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Fort Wayne, IN. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Fort Wayne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Fort Wayne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Fort Wayne is under $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Fort Wayne is Jackson Manor Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Southwest Fort Wayne costs $10,877.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 26 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Fort Wayne?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Fort Wayne have an average cost of $170 which is $10,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Fort Wayne.

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