
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $635 (47 Rentals)


Woodhaven Oaks

Bridgedale Terrace Apartments

619 3rd St

The Elex

Colony Bay Apartments,LLC

2024 Broadway

1022 Huffman St

Waynedale Village Apartments
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Jackson Manor Apartments

Willow Creek Crossing

1125 Wilt St

Bluffton Park Apartments

Sheridan Court

The Riv on the Greenway!

1823 Griswold Dr

1235 Huestis Ave

1126 Nelson St
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Poplar Ridge Apartments

The Cottages at Bridgewater (Senior 55+)

1829 Broadway

Hickory Creek Apartments

Pointe Inverness

Coventry Court West Apartments

1211 Fulton St

Three Rivers Apartments

Willows of Coventry
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Autumn Creek Apartment Homes

Hunt Club

Liberty Mills Apartments

St Joe Apartments

Canal Flats Apartments

CityScape Flats

The Marlowe

Hamilton Pointe Apartments

439 E Wayne St
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Foster Park Apartments

Randall Lofts

7409 Bradbury Ave

Indian Village Manor

Regency House Apartments

729 Fulton St

Worthington Manor Apartments

Garrison Flats

Wildwood Place
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Time Corners Crossing

Rockhill Manor
Southwest, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Studio Apartments | $985 | $565 | $1,950 |
Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $635 | $2,355 |
| Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $695 | $2,784 |
| Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $995 | $4,963 |
| Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,765 | $2,374 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest, Fort Wayne, IN
Ranked #3
Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southwest, Fort Wayne, IN
Haverhill Elementary School
Homestead Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest is under $835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest is The Elex which is listed at $704, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $1,824.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest?
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 39 regular apartments in Southwest 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?
Cheap apartments in Southwest have an average cost of $289 which is $1,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.