
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $500 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Central area of Fort Wayne.


1125 Wilt St

1126 Nelson St

1211 Fulton St

Sheridan Court
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St Joe Apartments

922 Pape Ave

The Elex

Garrison Flats

729 Fulton St
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Fulton Manor

Rockhill Manor

1918 Riedmiller Ave

1401 Fairfield Ave

1202 W Main St
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West Central, Fort Wayne, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $995 | $1,269 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $765 | $1,950 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $1,000 | $2,784 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,364 | $3,063 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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Cheapest Available West Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central area of Fort Wayne, IN is a Studio unit found at Fulton Manor priced from $635. Jackson Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| St Joe Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Elex | The Pen-El | 2BR,2BA | $1,002 |
| CityScape Flats | Hamilton - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, IN
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at The Pearl in the in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $2,974. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at St Joe Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| St Joe Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| The Harrison | The Anderson | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Elex | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| CityScape Flats | Hamilton - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| Skyline Tower | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| Jackson Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fulton Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Central is under $2,317.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?
The cheapest apartment in West Central is Jackson Manor Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in West Central costs $2,422.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central?
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 West Central 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?
Cheap apartments in West Central have an average cost of $718 which is $1,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
Expert Rental Resources
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