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540 Congress Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806, USA|Pettit-Rudisill
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Property Overview
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Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 540 Congress Ave, Pettit-Rudisill
Appliances
| Refrigerator & Range |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 540 Congress Ave
Such a nice home! This 3 bedroom ranch on a basement is sure to please! New flooring, large living area, new interior paint, updated bath, newer windows, attached garage, new roof, updated plumbing and electrical. Holding fee determined with approved application.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 540 Congress Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Pettit-Rudisill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 46806 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Pettit-Rudisill
3-bedroom apartments at 540 Congress Ave cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Pettit-Rudisill
Fort Wayne
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,200 |
| March 2024 | $1,401 |
| April 2024 | $1,496 |
| May 2024 | $1,431 |
| June 2024 | $1,473 |
| July 2024 | $1,374 |
| August 2024 | $1,306 |
| September 2024 | $1,299 |
| October 2024 | $1,218 |
| November 2024 | $1,222 |
| December 2024 | $1,328 |
| January 2025 | $1,377 |
| February 2025 | $1,373 |
| March 2025 | $1,344 |
| April 2025 | $1,298 |
| May 2025 | $1,376 |
| June 2025 | $1,372 |
| July 2025 | $1,341 |
| August 2025 | $1,291 |
| September 2025 | $1,299 |
| October 2025 | $1,314 |
| November 2025 | $1,309 |
| December 2025 | $1,293 |
| January 2026 | $1,254 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $950 |
| March 2024 | $960 |
| April 2024 | $929 |
| May 2024 | $900 |
| June 2024 | $906 |
| July 2024 | $936 |
| August 2024 | $950 |
| September 2024 | $931 |
| October 2024 | $903 |
| November 2024 | $904 |
| December 2024 | $914 |
| January 2025 | $875 |
| February 2025 | $914 |
| March 2025 | $936 |
| April 2025 | $1,100 |
| June 2025 | $1,021 |
| July 2025 | $961 |
| August 2025 | $1,038 |
| September 2025 | $1,082 |
| October 2025 | $1,099 |
| November 2025 | $972 |
| December 2025 | $909 |
| January 2026 | $909 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$35,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,600 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $890.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 11 months ago | $890 |
Schools near 540 Congress Ave
Merle J. Abbett Elementary School
4325 smith st
fort wayne, IN, 46806
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Neighborhood
Pettit-Rudisill | Fort Wayne, IN
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Fort Wayne near 540 Congress Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 540 Congress Ave, Fort Wayne
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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