Average Rent in Fort Wayne, IN
7 apartment buildings, 51 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,105/mo
Cheapest
$799/mo
Properties
7
Units
51
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Fort Wayne, IN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fort Wayne, IN Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Black Pine Flats
1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, USA
West Wind Apartments
2102 Point W Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
Metro Real Estate
2042 Broadway #203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 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
Canterbury Green
2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA
The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes
1035 Ridgewood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Pine Flats 1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, USA | $799 | $1,009 | $1.18 | 4.3 (90) | 35 |
| 2 | West Wind Apartments 2102 Point W Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA | $846 | $973 | $1.41 | 4.2 (337) | 6 |
| 3 | Metro Real Estate 2042 Broadway #203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1.03 | 2.6 (158) | 2 |
| 4 | CityScape Flats 1250 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA | $1,235 | $1,619 | $1.70 | 4.4 (160) | 7 |
| 5 | The Riverfront at Promenade Park 124 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA | $1,484 | $1,484 | $2.32 | 4.7 (84) | 1 |
| 6 | Canterbury Green 2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (1850) | 0 |
| 7 | The Summit at Ridgewood Apartments & Townhomes 1035 Ridgewood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.2 (307) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Black Pine Flats
4.3 (90)1004 Fayette Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, USA
West Wind Apartments
4.2 (337)2102 Point W Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
Metro Real Estate
2.6 (158)2042 Broadway #203, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
CityScape Flats
4.4 (160)1250 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
The Riverfront at Promenade Park
4.7 (84)124 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA
Canterbury Green
4 (1850)2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, USA
Fort Wayne, IN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,105 per month, based on 51 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Black Pine Flats to $1,484 at The Riverfront at Promenade Park.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,108/mo | $980/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $986/mo | $799/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,153/mo | $859/mo | 31 |
| 3 Bed | $1,249/mo | $1,249/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $986/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,153/mo. At the local median household income of $60,293, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
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 15% 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
$44,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,105/mo.
Comfortable income
$53,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Wayne, IN is $60,293 , about 14% above 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) | $1,105 |
| Utilities | $265 |
| Groceries | $512 |
| Transportation | $633 |
| Healthcare | $309 |
| Other goods and services | $494 |
| Estimated total | $3,317/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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, IN | $1,636 | +48% | 13 |
| South Bend, IN | $1,632 | +48% | 10 |
| Bloomington, IN | $1,830 | +66% | 8 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $2,029 | +84% | 7 |
| Evansville, IN | $869 | -21% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
The average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,105 per month, based on 51 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
The lowest available rent in Fort Wayne, IN starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne, IN?
1-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne, IN average $986/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne, IN?
2-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne, IN average $1,153/mo. Units start from $859/mo across 31 units currently listed.
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