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Rental Market Trends in Fort Wayne, IN

What is the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN?

$1,006/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Fort Wayne, IN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,006 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Fort Wayne more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Fort Wayne average $796 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne average $1,006 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne average $1,263 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne average $1,595 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$796/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,006/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,263/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,595/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,135/month
789 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,515/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,733/month
1,750 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$901/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,004/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,720/month
1,085 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Wayne, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Wayne, IN
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Wayne, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?

Based on current rent prices, South Suburban, North Anthony and Bass-Leesburg Civic are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Suburban
$843/month
504 Sq Ft
North Anthony
$899/month
599 Sq Ft
Bass-Leesburg Civic
$900/month
604 Sq Ft
Harris Meadows
$900/month
604 Sq Ft
North Franke Park
$900/month
604 Sq Ft
South Fort Wayne
$939/month
710 Sq Ft
Northside
$969/month
654 Sq Ft
Spy Run
$1,006/month
678 Sq Ft
Canterbury Green
$1,095/month
784 Sq Ft
North Fort Wayne
$1,125/month
720 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brookview Civic
$1,679/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Wayne
$1,465/month
749 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,397/month
708 Sq Ft
Oakmont
$1,294/month
763 Sq Ft
Windsor Woods
$1,294/month
763 Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Wayne
$1,224/month
731 Sq Ft
Paper Mill Bluffs
$1,187/month
720 Sq Ft
Woodlands of Riverside
$1,187/month
720 Sq Ft
North Fort Wayne
$1,125/month
720 Sq Ft
Canterbury Green
$1,095/month
784 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Fort Wayne
$1,125/month
720 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,397/month
708 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Wayne
$1,465/month
749 Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Wayne
$1,224/month
731 Sq Ft
Canterbury Green
$1,095/month
784 Sq Ft
South Fort Wayne
$939/month
710 Sq Ft
Bass-Leesburg Civic
$900/month
604 Sq Ft
Harris Meadows
$900/month
604 Sq Ft
North Franke Park
$900/month
604 Sq Ft
Brookview Civic
$1,679/month
782 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Wayne, IN?

Because the average rent in Fort Wayne is $1,006, you’ll want to make about $3,353 per month or $40,236 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 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Wayne is 16.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $796 - $1,595. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 5.4% less for utilities, and 0.5% more for transportation.

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Fort Wayne, IN

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Apartment Averages

South Suburban

Fort Wayne, IN

Brookview Civic

Fort Wayne, IN

Studio
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One Bedroom
$905/month
$1,299/month
Two Bedroom
$984/month
$1,531/month
Three Bedroom
$916/month
$1,730/month
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Canterbury Green

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855 Webster St,
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$1,269 - $2,590

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859 Buchanan St,
Fort Wayne, IN 46803

$725 - $1,249

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9114 Parent Rd,
New Haven, IN 46774

$1,600 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 June 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.

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