Average Rent in Fort Wayne, IN
8 apartment buildings, 322 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$785/mo
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
322
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Fort Wayne, IN.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fort Wayne, IN Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Black Pine Flats
1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, USA
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes
1035 Ridgewood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
Metro Real Estate
2042 Broadway #203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
West Wind Apartments
2102 Point W Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
Canterbury Green
2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA
CityScape Flats
1250 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
The Riverfront at Promenade Park
124 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Pine Flats 1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, USA | $749 as of Jul 10 | $749 | $1.50 | 4.3 (90) | 1 |
| 2 | The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes 1035 Ridgewood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA | $785 | $978 | $1.28 | 3.2 (307) | 15 |
| 3 | Metro Real Estate 2042 Broadway #203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA | $875 | $1,363 | $2.02 | 2.6 (158) | 4 |
| 4 | West Wind Apartments 2102 Point W Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA | $910 | $1,057 | $1.49 | 4.2 (337) | 6 |
| 5 | Canterbury Green 2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA | $960 | $1,235 | $1.18 | 4 (1850) | 245 |
| 6 | CityScape Flats 1250 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA | $1,272 | $1,557 | $1.65 | 4.4 (160) | 32 |
| 7 | The Riverfront at Promenade Park 124 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA | $1,564 | $2,458 | $2.07 | 4.7 (84) | 19 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Black Pine Flats
4.3 (90)1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, USA
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes
3.2 (307)1035 Ridgewood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
Metro Real Estate
2.6 (158)2042 Broadway #203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
West Wind Apartments
4.2 (337)2102 Point W Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
Canterbury Green
4 (1850)2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA
CityScape Flats
4.4 (160)1250 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
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Fort Wayne, IN neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Fort Wayne, IN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,328 per month, based on 322 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $785 at The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes to $3,511 at The Riverfront at Promenade Park.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,325/mo | $2,000/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,161/mo | $785/mo | 70 |
| 2 Bed | $1,315/mo | $930/mo | 229 |
| 3 Bed | $1,930/mo | $1,315/mo | 21 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fort Wayne, IN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fort Wayne, IN averages $1,161/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,315/mo. At the local median household income of $60,293, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fort Wayne, IN at $959/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fort Wayne, IN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Fort Wayne
Demand in the Fort Wayne rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Parkview Health
- Lutheran Health Network
- General Motors
Mean one-way commute in Fort Wayne, IN is 21 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Wayne, IN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,328/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($785/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Wayne, IN is $60,293 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fort Wayne, IN
Overall prices in Fort Wayne, IN runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fort Wayne, IN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,328 |
| Utilities | $265 |
| Groceries | $512 |
| Transportation | $633 |
| Healthcare | $309 |
| Other goods and services | $494 |
| Estimated total | $3,540/mo |
Population
266,235
Median household income
$60,293
Census median rent
$959/mo
Rent as % of income
27.7%
Median age
35.0
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Indiana
How Fort Wayne, IN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fort Wayne, IN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, IN | $1,867 | +41% | -5.1% | 12 |
| Carmel, IN | $1,691 | +27% | -2.7% | 11 |
| Greenwood, IN | $1,428 | +8% | -1% | 11 |
| Bloomington, IN | $1,246 | -6% | +3.8% | 10 |
| Westfield, IN | $1,803 | +36% | +6.4% | 10 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $1,883 | +42% | -8% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
The average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,328 per month, based on 322 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
The median asking rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,230 per month, computed from 322 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,328/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
The lowest available rent in Fort Wayne, IN starts at $785 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne, IN?
1-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne, IN average $1,161/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $785/mo across 70 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne, IN?
2-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne, IN average $1,315/mo. Units start from $930/mo across 229 units currently listed.
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