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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Laundry facility
  • Built-in shelves
  • Non-smoking building
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Stained hardwood floors

Location

1126 Nelson St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA|West Central
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Management

West Central Properties, LLC

Leasing office

(260) 422-7368

Property Overview

Nelson 1126 is a well-rated property, achieving a score of 7.8 from Zumper, highlighting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, which received an 8 out of 10. Its prime location boasts a 9 out of 10 rating, ensuring easy access to public transport, dining, and recreational areas. The property’s notable features include a laundry facility, built-in shelves, and stained hardwood floors, while promoting environmental sustainability, social life, and pet friendliness in its vibrant community.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.8
Very Good
Nelson 1126 is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath874 sqft$875 /mo1 unit availableCute 1 bedroom on upper level in West Central! Secured front door of off front porch, and another secured door up the staircase. Big porch overlooks Moody Park and 2 blocks away from Electric Works. Stained, 100 year old hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful storage nook with built in shelves and a closet next to front door. Nice sized living room, dinning room, and bedroom. Bathroom with vintage freestanding tub. Laundry facility is on the property. Up to 2 cats or 1 reasonable dog are welcome with a 1 time $200 pet fee and $20 a month per pet. Additional pets are charged a $100 pet fee and $20 a month each. This is a NON-SMOKING Building, which includes recreational smoking. Tenant pays a $25 a month Sewer surcharge with rent. You are responsible for gas and electric. The ideal candidate(s) will have a minimum credit score of 650, no active collections, no felonies, no violent charges of any kind, zero evictions, and have a (combined) Net or take home (IN YOUR POCKET after taxes) income of 3 (Three) times the posted rent. If you do not qualify traditionally, you may use a well-qualified and collectable co-signer or put down 2 months of rent as an additional deposit. If you have any questions on the process, please see the listing "Get Pre-Approved..." for more notes.

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Amenities for Nelson 1126

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
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Building details

Property details

Units2
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About Nelson 1126

HomeApartments in Fort WayneWest Central Nelson 1126

Cute 1 bedroom on upper level in West Central! Secured front door of off front porch, and another secured door up the staircase. Big porch overlooks Moody Park and 2 blocks away from Electric Works. Stained, 100 year old hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful storage nook with built in shelves and a closet next to front door. Nice sized living room, dinning room, and bedroom. Bathroom with vintage freestanding tub. Laundry facility is on the property. Up to 2 cats or 1 reasonable dog are welcome with a 1 time $200 pet fee and $20 a month per pet. Additional pets are charged a $100 pet fee and $20 a month each. This is a NON-SMOKING Building, which includes recreational smoking. Tenant pays a $25 a month Sewer surcharge with rent. You are responsible for gas and electric. The ideal candidate(s) will have a minimum credit score of 650, no active collections, no felonies, no violent charges of any kind, zero evictions, and have a (combined) Net or take home (IN YOUR POCKET after taxes) income of 3 (Three) times the posted rent. If you do not qualify traditionally, you may use a well-qualified and collectable co-signer or put down 2 months of rent as an additional deposit. If you have any questions on the process, please see the listing "Get Pre-Approved..." for more notes.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.8
/10
Very Good
Nelson 1126 is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Nelson 1126
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Nelson 1126 is a great option for renters looking for apartments in West Central. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Nelson 1126 is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Nelson 1126 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Nelson 1126 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Nelson 1126 is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 14 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 106 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 25 local event hubs within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Nelson 1126 compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in West Central

2-bedroom apartments at Nelson 1126 cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Central.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
West Central
Fort Wayne
A table of studio rental data trends in Fort Wayne
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$638
October 2023$685
November 2023$733
December 2023$667
January 2024$650
February 2024$605
March 2024$649
April 2024$981
May 2024$1,083
June 2024$720
July 2024$678
August 2024$693
September 2024$732
October 2024$738
November 2024$671
December 2024$636
January 2025$639
February 2025$624
March 2025$642
April 2025$664
May 2025$673
June 2025$673
July 2025$673
August 2025$664
A table of studio rental data trends in West Central
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$725
October 2023$748
November 2023$782
December 2023$703
January 2024$695
February 2024$612
March 2024$625
April 2024$605
June 2025$675

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $875.
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Schools near Nelson 1126

Washington Elementary School

1015 w wash blvd

fort wayne, IN, 46802

PK, K-5Public
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Getting around Fort Wayne near 1126 Nelson St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1126 Nelson St, Fort Wayne

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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