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Average Rent in Fort Wayne, IN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Fort Wayne, IN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,133/mo
▼ 0.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$839/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
6
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, IN
Compare average rent across Fort Wayne, IN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central | $1,522 | $1,000 | 3 | 10 |
| North Highlands | $973 | $839 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fort Wayne, IN?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $1,133 per month across 3 apartment communities and 6 available units. Rents have decreased $3 (0.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is West Wind Apartments starting at $839/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,133/mo.
Prices range from $839 to $1,484 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Fort Wayne, IN Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fort Wayne, IN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fort Wayne, IN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wind Apartments | $839/mo | $874/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| CityScape Flats | $1,272/mo | $1,348/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| The Riverfront at Promenade Park | $1,484/mo | $1,484/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Fort Wayne, IN Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fort Wayne, IN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,133/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($839/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Wayne, IN is $60,293 , about 11% 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) | $1,133 |
| Utilities | $265 |
| Groceries | $512 |
| Transportation | $633 |
| Healthcare | $309 |
| Other goods and services | $494 |
| Estimated total | $3,345/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.
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