Canterbury Green
2727 Canterbury Blvd,
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Studio - 3 Beds | $985 - $10,445
Rental Market Trends in Fort Wayne, IN
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,042/month.
Rent in Fort Wayne is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,042/month
Average Rent
687 Sq Ft
Average Size
+5.6%
Change / Year
1,581
Available Apartments
Fort Wayne rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Fort Wayne average $816 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne average $1,042 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne average $1,289 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne average $1,597 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Wayne, IN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.6%, which averages out to $58 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Fort Wayne, IN
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?
Based on current rent prices, North Anthony, Bass-Leesburg Civic and Harris Meadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?
Based on current rent prices, Brookview Civic, Downtown Fort Wayne and West Central are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.
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Which Fort Wayne neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fort Wayne with the most apartments available are North Fort Wayne, West Central and Downtown Fort Wayne .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Wayne, IN?
Because the average rent in Fort Wayne is $1,042, you’ll want to make about $3,473 per month or $41,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Wayne, IN is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Wayne is 15.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $816 - $1,597. You can expect to pay 0% less for groceries, 4.9% less for utilities, and 0.4% more for transportation.
How does Fort Wayne, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort Wayne, IN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Fort Wayne Area GuideStudio
$863/month
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One Bedroom
$965/month
$1,364/month
Two Bedroom
$1,095/month
$1,608/month
Three Bedroom
$1,300/month
$1,738/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fort Wayne?
The average rent in Fort Wayne is $1,042 per month, which is 37.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Fort Wayne?
The average rent for a house in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,605 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Fort Wayne?
The average rent for a townhome in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,721 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Fort Wayne?
Rents in Fort Wayne, IN are increasing, with prices up 5.6% year-over-year and $58 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Fort Wayne?
In Fort Wayne, IN, 32% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.