
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN from $575 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Central area of Fort Wayne.


623 W Washington Blvd

The Huntington

River Pointe Townhomes

Three Rivers Apartments

Sheridan Court Apartments

The Riv on the Greenway!

1312 Union St
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1520 E Berry St, Unit 219

1315 Wall St

Stratford Place

Graystone Landing

1520 E Berry St, Unit 224

Autumn Creek Apartment Homes

2021 Hillside Ave

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815 W Wayne St, Unit 815 W. Wayne
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817 W Wayne St, Unit 817 W Wayne- 1

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The Elex

Cityscape Flats

St Joseph Apartments

The Harrison

701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion

1520 E Berry St, Unit 221

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Skyline Tower
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Garrison Flats

530 W Berry St

Fulton Manor - 922 Fulton (Flats)

1918 Riedmiller Ave

Jackson Manor Apartments

Rockhill Manor

601 W Wayne St

1427 1/2 Wall St
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1232 West Washington Boulevard
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 | $1,021 | $600 | $1,351 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $650 | $2,355 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $725 | $2,802 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $845 | $4,963 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,699 | $2,099 |
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There are currently 33 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 1 Bed unit found at The Huntington priced from $665. River Pointe Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Fort Wayne, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| River Pointe Townhomes | 1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Rockhill Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| 601 W Wayne St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Three Rivers Apartments | s01b Rodeo Drive | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Stratford Place | 1/1 Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Autumn Creek Apartment Homes | 2B1.5B-STD | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
| 2021 Hillside Ave | 2025 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, IN
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central 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 apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath The Foster (2B2B1133) Model at Cityscape Flats starting at $1,869 with a $1.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 runnion ave, Unit 703 Runnion | 701 runnion ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Cityscape Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath The Foster (2B2B1133) | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Autumn Creek Apartment Homes | 2B2B-HYB | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 817 W Wayne St, Unit 817 W Wayne- Unit 1 | 817 W Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 2021 Hillside Ave | 2025 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Riv on the Greenway! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Stratford Place | 1/1 Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| River Pointe Townhomes | 1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Huntington | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Rockhill Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?
The cheapest apartment in West Central is The Huntington which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in West Central costs $1,658.
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 22 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 $169 which is $1,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
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