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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

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,006 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Fort Wayne more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Wayne, you can expect to pay about $810 per month for a studio, $1,006 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,281 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,595 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$810/month
414 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,006/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,281/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,595/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,129/month
825 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,479/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,834/month
1,703 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$887/month
361 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,874/month
1,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,535/month
1,066 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $36 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 April 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
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?

Based on current rent prices, South Suburban, Brookside/Parkerdale and Eldorado Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Suburban
$833/month
504 Sq Ft
Brookside/Parkerdale
$888/month
629 Sq Ft
Eldorado Hills
$888/month
629 Sq Ft
Brookside Estates
$888/month
629 Sq Ft
North Anthony
$889/month
609 Sq Ft
Highland Park Forest
$908/month
629 Sq Ft
Bass-Leesburg Civic
$918/month
606 Sq Ft
Harris Meadows
$918/month
606 Sq Ft
North Franke Park
$918/month
606 Sq Ft
West Wind
$918/month
606 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Wayne?

Based on current rent prices, Brookview Civic, The Landing Historic District and Downtown Fort Wayne are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Wayne.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brookview Civic
$1,636/month
770 Sq Ft
The Landing Historic District
$1,581/month
770 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Wayne
$1,501/month
735 Sq Ft
The Shores
$1,431/month
853 Sq Ft
West Cenrtal Historic District
$1,429/month
685 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,414/month
694 Sq Ft
Dupont Estates
$1,365/month
718 Sq Ft
The Oaks
$1,350/month
722 Sq Ft
Wallen Chase
$1,232/month
793 Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Wayne
$1,181/month
739 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 West Cenrtal Historic District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Fort Wayne
$1,128/month
728 Sq Ft
West Central
$1,414/month
694 Sq Ft
West Cenrtal Historic District
$1,429/month
685 Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Wayne
$1,181/month
739 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Wayne
$1,501/month
735 Sq Ft
Canterbury Green
$1,126/month
794 Sq Ft
Bass-Leesburg Civic
$918/month
606 Sq Ft
Harris Meadows
$918/month
606 Sq Ft
North Franke Park
$918/month
606 Sq Ft
West Wind
$918/month
606 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 $810 - $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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Apartment Averages

South Suburban

Fort Wayne, IN

Brookview Civic

Fort Wayne, IN

Studio
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One Bedroom
$902/month
$1,299/month
Two Bedroom
$984/month
$1,531/month
Three Bedroom
$916/month
$1,730/month
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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 February 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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