
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $400 (89 Rentals)
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1918 Riedmiller Ave

429 Perry Ave

River Pointe Townhomes

619 3rd St

Jackson Manor Apartments

Three Rivers Apartments

2411 Fox Ave

2131 N Wells St

824 Huestis Ave
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2919 S Harrison St

340 W Dewald St

Sheridan Court Apartments

The Riv on the Greenway!

907 Lincoln Ave

3113 S Harrison St

1512 Taylor St

1341 Fay Dr

938 Lincoln Ave

Graystone Landing
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1823 Griswold Dr

1520 E Berry St, Unit 219

810 Huestis Ave

1915 Ellen Ave

1829 Broadway

Autumn Creek Apartment Homes

418 W Rudisill Blvd

901 Cottage Ave

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1312 Park Ave, Unit #1

924 Dayton Ave, Unit 2
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The Elex

436 E Taber St

St Joseph Apartments

116 E Pontiac St

705 E Rudisill Blvd, Unit 701 E Rudisill Blvd

439 E Wayne St

Regency House Apartments

Meeting House At St. Peter

Randall Lofts

Garrison Flats
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530 W Berry St

Chase Manor Apartments

1829 Hale Ave

Renaissance Pointe

Indian Village Manor

Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats)

Worthington Manor Apartments

Wildwood Place

2212 Nuttman Ave

2220 Nuttman Ave
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West Central Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Central Fort Wayne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Fort Wayne Studio Apartments | $1,063 | $799 | $1,361 |
| West Central Fort Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $665 | $2,355 |
| West Central Fort Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $690 | $2,802 |
| West Central Fort Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $845 | $4,963 |
| West Central Fort Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,249 | $1,849 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Central Fort Wayne Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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Cheapest Available West Central Fort Wayne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central Fort Wayne area of Fort Wayne, IN is a Studio unit found at Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats) priced from $635. The Huntington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable West Central Fort Wayne apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| River Pointe Townhomes | Spacious 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Autumn Creek Apartment Homes | 2B1.5B-STD | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
| The Elex | The Pen-El | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central Fort Wayne, IN
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central 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 West Central Fort Wayne apartment is the 1632 N Wells St Model at 1632 N Wells St, Unit Upper starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central Fort Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion | 701 runnion ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| 1632 N Wells St, Unit Upper | 1632 N Wells St | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 1312 Park Ave, Unit #1 | 1312 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Autumn Creek Apartment Homes | 2B2B-HYB | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Harrison | The Anderson | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| River Pointe Townhomes | Spacious 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Graystone Landing | West End 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Fort Wayne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Central Fort Wayne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Central Fort Wayne is under $1,002.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central Fort Wayne?
The cheapest apartment in West Central Fort Wayne is The Huntington which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in West Central Fort Wayne costs $10,042.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central 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 36 regular apartments in West Central 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 West Central Fort Wayne?
Cheap apartments in West Central Fort Wayne have an average cost of $296 which is $9,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central Fort Wayne.
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