How much is rent in Fort Wayne?

In Fort Wayne, the average rent is $719+ for a studio, $1,086+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,307+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,556+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Fort Wayne, check out our monthly Fort Wayne Rent Report . *Based on base prices that don’t include fees

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How can I find off-campus housing in Fort Wayne?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Fort Wayne. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Indiana Institute of Technology , University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne , Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne , Grace College and Theological Seminary , and Trine University .

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Apartments for Rent in Fort Wayne, IN

198 rentals available

Redwood Fort Wayne Diebold Road
$1,685
4021 Frost Grass Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(508) 474-7656
Rent Savings
10 units available
2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Pet Paradise
Single-story homes near downtown Fort Wayne
Redwood Fort Wayne Diebold Road offers the charm of single-story living in a pet-friendly environment. Residents enjoy modern amenities such as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, along with attached garages for added convenience. The community's peaceful atmosphere and proximity to I-69 ensure easy access to downtown and local attractions.
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Redwood Fort Wayne Noyer Road
$1,615
14134 Brafferton Pkwy, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(216) 677-6811
Rent Savings
Top rated for Location
“There’s no parking for anyone.”
9 units available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Pet Haven
Tranquil living with great community amenities.
Redwood Fort Wayne Noyer Road offers serene living in a beautifully maintained neighborhood. Cats and dogs are welcomed with open arms, making it perfect for pet owners. Conveniently situated near numerous schools, parks, and a variety of dining options, this community ensures a comfortable and vibrant lifestyle.
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Reserve on Park - 55+ Senior Housing
$1,012
4795 Park Place Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 261-1287
3 units available
1 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Pet Paradise
Perfect for active senior living with great amenities
Reserve on Park offers an exceptional 55+ senior living experience with contemporary one and two-bedroom apartments. Enjoy wonderful amenities like an off-leash dog park, fitness center, and resident clubhouse ensuring a vibrant social and active lifestyle. Located near North Fort Wayne's dining and entertainment, it's an ideal choice for those appreciating quality and convenience.
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Reserve at Dawson's Creek
$1,338
401 Augusta Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 508-5359
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Gym, Pool, Dog park + more
Prime Amenities
Upscale living in a prime Fort Wayne location.
Reserve at Dawson's Creek offers a mix of luxurious amenities in a smoke-free community setting. Residents enjoy the spacious, modern apartments alongside a resort-style pool, gym, and tennis court. Conveniently located close to shopping, dining, and entertainment, it's a great value below the metro average.
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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 592 sqft
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1328 Sinclair Street - 2 1 Bed
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 580 sqft
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2 Bedroom near McMillen Park 2 Beds, 1 Bath, $700
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 750 sqft
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Studio • 1 Bath • 348 sqft
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Woodbridge Apartments
$958
5710 River Run Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 408-6747
33 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
Amenity-Rich Living
Modern living with luxurious amenities in Fort Wayne.
Woodbridge Apartments in Fort Wayne, IN offer luxurious amenities including two swimming pools, a fitness center, and sports courts, all designed to elevate your lifestyle. Residents enjoy peaceful surroundings and friendly neighbors, making evenings on the patio even more delightful. With both cats and dogs allowed, pet owners will feel right at home.
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Canal Flats
$1,155
8045 Oriole Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 250-4041
Rent Savings
16 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel + more
Resort Living
Luxurious amenities with pure relaxation in Fort Wayne.
Canal Flats offers luxury living with a pet-friendly community and top-notch amenities. Residents enjoy the tranquillity of nearby nature trails and rave about the exceptional management team. The modern apartment features, such as granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, add to the luxurious lifestyle.
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Wood Creek
$850
6729 Ramblewood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(959) 207-2391
Rent Savings
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Gym, Pool, Dog park + more
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Black Pine Flats
$779
1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 635-3798
28 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, and Playground
Great Value
Convenient living in South Suburban Fort Wayne
Black Pine Flats offers a wonderful blend of comfort and convenience in Fort Wayne's South Suburban neighborhood. It stands out as a cost-effective choice, providing savings compared to the metro average. Residents love the welcoming community, professional staff, and well-maintained spaces that make it a fantastic place to live.
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Steeplechase at Parkview
$1,272
11275 Sportsman Park Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 230-8343
Top rated for Location
“I spoke with the tour representative about the rent rate and the possibility of it being lowered. She offered a suggestion and will get back.”
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Luxury Living
Location and amenities for a vibrant lifestyle.
Steeplechase at Parkview combines a luxury community with a prime location in Fort Wayne’s bustling northern region. Residents enjoy a range of amenities including a gym, pool, and dog park, complemented by a friendly and efficient management team. With dining and shopping options just a short drive away, this property is ideal for those seeking convenience and comfort.
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Camden Park
$1,274
4775 Amity Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 297-9571
Rent Savings
17 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Luxury Living
Luxury meets convenience at Camden Park
Camden Park in Fort Wayne offers a luxurious lifestyle with convenience at your doorstep. Residents love the peaceful environment and commend the prompt management team. Enjoy well-maintained amenities like the resort-style pool and 24-hour fitness center.
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1118 Rockhill St. 3 Bed
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1790 sqft
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Fort Wayne - South Plan A-2
Studio • 1 Bath • 300 sqft
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3205 Water Wheel Run 4 Bed
4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2382 sqft
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5960 N Clinton Street 4 Bed
4 Beds • 3 Baths • 1784 sqft
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2515 Sugar Tree Drive 4 Bed
4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2571 sqft
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Riverfront at Promenade Park
$1,464
124 East Superior Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 254-8605
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Putting green, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
Scenic Views
Breathtaking City and River Views Await
Experience the charm of Downtown Fort Wayne with stunning river and city vistas. This pet-friendly community offers luxurious comforts like a pool, gym, and business center. Enjoy walkable access to vibrant dining and nightlife, perfect for an engaging urban lifestyle.
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Canterbury Green
$878
2727 Canterbury Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 370-8722
192 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Putting green, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Amenity-Rich
Feature-packed community with top-notch amenities and great value.
Experience vibrant living at Canterbury Green with its plethora of amenities such as multiple swimming pools, a well-equipped fitness center, and a relaxing sauna. Residents rave about the friendly staff and strong community vibe, perfect for those seeking both convenience and community. Positioned in a popular Fort Wayne neighborhood, you'll enjoy easy access to local colleges, shopping, and major highways.
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Dupont Meadows
$1,922
2131 Sweet Breeze Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 235-4806
Top rated for Location
21 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Home Comforts
Charming Community with Modern Amenities
Dupont Meadows radiates charm and comfort, offering residents privacy akin to a single-family home. This community boasts modern amenities such as a gym, pool, and clubhouse, ensuring a lifestyle of convenience and leisure. Residents appreciate easy access to a variety of shopping and dining spots while enjoying a tranquil environment.
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Skyline Tower
$1,755
855 Webster Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 412-0711
4 units available
2 bed
Amenities
Pet friendly, E-payments, Online portal, CC payments, Accessible + more
Downtown Luxury
Prime downtown convenience with upscale modern finishes.
Skyline Tower offers an exceptional downtown Fort Wayne location, perfect for enjoying all the city has to offer. Residents rave about the elegant modern designs, featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The building boasts a stunning private rooftop park, providing a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city.
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Oak Crossing
$1,205
10501 Day Lily Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(231) 434-7393
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Nest technology, Golf room, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Convenient Serenity
Quiet community near shopping and highways.
Oak Crossing offers a serene and peaceful living environment that residents love. Located in Fort Wayne, it is conveniently close to numerous shopping centers and major highways, making daily errands and commuting a breeze. The property boasts spacious layouts and modern amenities, including a swimming pool, gym, and in-unit laundry, ensuring a comfortable living experience.
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Island Club Apartments
$1,074
2302 E Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 525-9325
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Pet Paradise
Cost-effective living with premium amenities in Fort Wayne.
Island Club Apartments offers a wonderful mix of upscale amenities and excellent services in Fort Wayne. Residents enjoy the pet-friendly environment, complete with a dedicated dog park, and appreciate spacious walk-in closets and in-unit laundry for added convenience. With a variety of schools, parks, and dining options nearby, this community perfectly blends comfort and convenience.
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City Guide

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne is $1,086+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,307+. Rent rates updated 2 days ago

Studio: $719+Trending down
1 Bed: $1,086+Trending down
2 Beds: $1,307+Trending down
3+ Beds: $1,556+Trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Top neighborhoods in Fort Wayne

Northside
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What it’s like to live in Northside
Rust Belt affordability meets Purdue Fort Wayne access in 1950s ranch homes. The Promenade Park provides summer concerts but homeless encampments cluster near St. Joe River bridges after dark.
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Retirees
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Young Renters
Commuters
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Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
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Hamilton
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What it’s like to live in Hamilton
Hamilton offers affordable city living with historic character in this northeastern Fort Wayne neighborhood. Rental options include traditional Midwest homes from various eras creating architectural diversity throughout the district. The area provides excellent access to both Purdue Fort Wayne facilities and shopping along Coliseum Boulevard, creating an ideal environment for students and faculty seeking alternatives to purpose-built university housing with character beyond purely functional rental options.
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Families
Retirees
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Commuters
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Mixed-Use
Peaceful
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Fairfield
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What it’s like to live in Fairfield
Coastal accessibility without coastal pricing defines Ocean Hills, where Oceanside's inland community provides perfect positioning between beach recreation and Camp Pendleton employment. The neighborhood's hilltop location creates ocean view possibilities from many properties along with cooling sea breezes moderating inland temperatures. Renters appreciate the community's extensive trail system connecting residential areas to both shopping centers and natural open spaces unusual for suburban developments. Unlike oceanfront properties with their premium pricing and tourist impacts, these homes offer significantly more space for your rental dollar while maintaining reasonable beach access – typically just a 10-minute drive to Oceanside's famous pier and beaches. Most properties include outdoor living space from private patios to small yards rarely available in denser coastal communities. The main consideration remains peak summer traffic to beach areas, but locals quickly learn alternate routes minimizing these seasonal challenges while maintaining the coastal lifestyle that makes Southern California living distinctive.
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Retirees
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Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
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The average rent in Fort Wayne is $719 for a studio, $1,086 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,307 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Greetings, ladies and gents, boys and girls, future Fort Wayners of all ages! We’ve heard you’re in the market for the perfect crash pad in Indiana’s second most populous city, and we’ve got some good news for you: You’ve stumbled onto the right site, because setting Hoosiers up in the lodgings of their lives is what we do best. Just take a moment to peruse the following nuggets of info, and we guarantee you’ll be living the dream in Fort Wayne in less time than it takes to say, “Who the heck is Wayne, anyway?”

Getting to Know You, Fort Wayne

For the record, Wayne refers to “Mad” Anthony Wayne, an American general who founded the city during the Revolutionary War. A bustling trading post city in its infancy, Fort Wayne has grown in recent years into a hub for professionals in the insurance, defense, and healthcare industries.

Like much of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne is geared more towards married couples, families with children, and careerists than singles and youths. The city is dotted with parks, playgrounds, a children’s zoo, and plenty of riverside trails, while the unofficial nickname, the “City of Churches,” speaks for itself in regards to the values many residents hold most dear.

But never fear, night owls: Fort Wayne is more than just a sprawling terrain filled with Suburban Suzies and Sunday morning worshippers. If you’re a live music aficionado, you won’t be disappointed by Fort Wayne. The Allen County Coliseum routinely attracts nationally recognized artists, while local haunts like the Green Frog, Legends, Club Soda, and the Mad Anthony Brewery feature bands playing every type of music from mellow acoustic rock and obscure indie rock to jazz, death metal, and pop.

Navigating the Streets

For a city its size (more than 400,000 residents call the metropolitan area home), Fort Wayne has a surprisingly minimal public transportation system, so you’ll likely need your own set of wheels to bum around town. Fortunately, traffic jams are rare, even during rush hour, and parking is rarely a hassle, even in the busiest parts of town.

Word to the wise: Bring a reliable navigation system along, because a common complaint among visitors and new residents is that many one-way streets (especially in downtown) aren’t marked clearly and take some getting used to.

The Leasing Life: Whether you’re looking to settle down in Forest Park, historic Lakeside, downtown, or anywhere else in Fort Wayne, you shouldn’t have a problem finding numerous attractive rental properties. Because new residents don’t typically flock to Fort Wayne in masses, apartment complexes rarely if ever see large spikes in occupancies, so you can afford to be choosy and scout out a variety of possible dwellings. Fort Wayne also continues to experience a housing surplus (nearly nine percent of single-family detached homes remain vacant), so you may want to consider checking out the glut of freestanding rent-to-own houses that are scattered throughout the city.

The cost of an apartment, townhouse, or condo depends on a number of factors, including size, amenities, and location, but the average unit costs only around $600, with the least properties going for less than $500 and luxury rentals approaching the $1200 range. But whether you live in a basic studio pad or a modern unit with all the bells and whistles, we recommend that you give your new unit a close inspection before settling in to make sure that your appliances, plumbing, and lighting fixtures function properly. Remember that you have the most leverage before you’ve officially taken up residence.

Also, make sure your landlord changed the locks after the previous tenant moved out. If you’re the extra cautious type, you can probably have the locks changed yourself. Most property managers have no problem with this, but they will require you provide them with a copy of the new key.

No matter how cautiously you scope out your new abode, there are always certain risks that you run when renting an apartment. Will the neighbors across the hall have an irritating habit of blaring Kanye on their speakers at three in the morning? Does the couple living above you sound like a herd of buffalo stampeding whenever they move around? Does the apartment staff prove helpful and friendly even after you’ve committed to a lease? To minimize these risks, we recommend you research a specific property before signing the dotted line and, if at all possible, pick the brains of current leasers to get a feel for the pros and cons of the property and the neighborhood.

The ‘Hoods of the Fort

You might hear a lot about Fort Wayne’s south side. Just be sure, especially if you’re considering this part of town, to scope it out in advance to see with your own eyes whether or not the area is a good fit for you.

Generally, the most economical apartments are located down south, but it’s very possible to find first-rate rental units pretty much anywhere in Fort Wayne that are relatively inexpensive. Centrally located neighborhoods like Forest Park, the artistically inspired West Central district, and the scenic Lakeside area boast some of the city’s most eclectic lodgings and freestanding houses. The southwestern and northwestern edges of town are home to the city’s highest income residents and also serve up some surprisingly affordable rentals. It’s not uncommon to find spacious (1000-plus square feet), modern, multi-BR apartments in these areas for less than $700, while lucky leasers can even find grandiose estates that cover 2000-plus square feet for a grand or less.

And now you’re all set to begin the hunt for your humble Hoosier abode. So welcome to Mad Anthony’s trading town, and best of luck!

Apartments for Rent in Fort Wayne, IN

Redwood Fort Wayne Diebold Road

Redwood Fort Wayne Noyer Road

Reserve on Park - 55+ Senior Housing

Reserve at Dawson's Creek

Woodbridge Apartments

Canal Flats

Wood Creek

Black Pine Flats

Steeplechase at Parkview

Camden Park

Riverfront at Promenade Park

Canterbury Green

Dupont Meadows

Skyline Tower

Oak Crossing

Island Club Apartments

Average rent in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Top neighborhoods in Fort Wayne

Northside

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Hamilton

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Fairfield

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