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1005 Columbia offers strong overall value with a high expert rating, competitive pricing, and standout amenities, along with convenient location and trustworthy property details. It also features updated fixtures, off-street parking, tile floors, and a living room, while its surroundings support an active social and wellness-oriented lifestyle with nearby parks, restaurants, event hubs, and fitness options.
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Social life| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 680 sqft | $950 /mo | 1 unit available | Come join the thriving Lakeside Park Addition in Downtown Fort Wayne with this immaculately well-maintained ground-floor 2-bedroom apartment on Columbia Ave. Beautiful historic features combine with modern upgrades and amenities to create a perfect living experience in this mature and established neighborhood. The entrance to the apartment is a secure door off of the front porch. Living room has a historic decorative fireplace as a centerpiece. Two small bedrooms allow flexibility for an office, den, guest room, or extra storage. Both bedrooms have good closets. The front bedroom has beautiful bay windows with a custom stained glass accent, and a built-in air conditioner. Brand new flooring throughout: low-maintenance beautiful wood laminate in the living room and new plush carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen is upgraded with modern high-end appliances including a 5-burner gas range, refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom, and built-in microwave/range hood. Ample cabinets, countertops, and a double-basin sink make this a great space for someone who enjoys cooking! Tile floors make for easy cleaning. The bathroom in the rear of the apartment has tile floors, full-sized shower/tub combo, and updated fixtures including a curved shower curtain rod. Tenant pays $100/mo flat fee for gas and water, which includes heat, hot water, cooking, trash, water, sewer, recycling. Electric bill goes in tenant's name. Maintenance requests are addressed promptly and professionally and the building has been upgraded and well cared-for over many years. Management takes care of all lawncare/groundskeeping. The location can't be beat! Lakeside is the desirable neighborhood in the center of the city. It is the perfect spot close to Downtown, local colleges and universities, shopping, and parks and other recreation. The Rivergreenway trail system borders the neighborhood on two of its three sides and offers miles of biking, jogging, and walking, or just a pleasant evening stroll along the river. Bars, restaurants, coffee, and arts venues are only a few blocks away, a short walk into Downtown proper. When commuting by car, you're centrally located here and less than a 15-minute drive from almost anywhere in town. There is a clean and well-lit laundry room in the building directly next door with shared coin laundry facilities. There is off-street parking in the back for residents, as well as plenty of street parking for your guests. Application fee $45. Owner takes care of all landscaping and maintenance Small pets may be considered and subject to $45/mo pet fee. Security deposit is $900. Deposit and first month’s rent must be paid before move-in. Our ideal applicant will have income of 3x the monthly rent, credit score of 600+, and a clean background check. We do not accept Section 8. This is a non-smoking property. No smokers, please. To start the leasing process, please follow the Contact link on this website to provide us some basic info. A pre-qualification questionnaire will be emailed to you, and then we will contact qualified applicants to arrange showings of the apartment. |
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Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Front Porch |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Neighborhood
| Historic District | Walkable |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
| Units | 4 |
|---|
Come join the thriving Lakeside Park Addition in Downtown Fort Wayne with this immaculately well-maintained ground-floor 2-bedroom apartment on Columbia Ave. Beautiful historic features combine with modern upgrades and amenities to create a perfect living experience in this mature and established neighborhood. The entrance to the apartment is a secure door off of the front porch. Living room has a historic decorative fireplace as a centerpiece. Two small bedrooms allow flexibility for an office, den, guest room, or extra storage. Both bedrooms have good closets. The front bedroom has beautiful bay windows with a custom stained glass accent, and a built-in air conditioner. Brand new flooring throughout: low-maintenance beautiful wood laminate in the living room and new plush carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen is upgraded with modern high-end appliances including a 5-burner gas range, refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom, and built-in microwave/range hood. Ample cabinets, countertops, and a double-basin sink make this a great space for someone who enjoys cooking! Tile floors make for easy cleaning. The bathroom in the rear of the apartment has tile floors, full-sized shower/tub combo, and updated fixtures including a curved shower curtain rod. Tenant pays $100/mo flat fee for gas and water, which includes heat, hot water, cooking, trash, water, sewer, recycling. Electric bill goes in tenant's name. Maintenance requests are addressed promptly and professionally and the building has been upgraded and well cared-for over many years. Management takes care of all lawncare/groundskeeping. The location can't be beat! Lakeside is the desirable neighborhood in the center of the city. It is the perfect spot close to Downtown, local colleges and universities, shopping, and parks and other recreation. The Rivergreenway trail system borders the neighborhood on two of its three sides and offers miles of biking, jogging, and walking, or just a pleasant evening stroll along the river. Bars, restaurants, coffee, and arts venues are only a few blocks away, a short walk into Downtown proper. When commuting by car, you're centrally located here and less than a 15-minute drive from almost anywhere in town. There is a clean and well-lit laundry room in the building directly next door with shared coin laundry facilities. There is off-street parking in the back for residents, as well as plenty of street parking for your guests. Application fee $45. Owner takes care of all landscaping and maintenance Small pets may be considered and subject to $45/mo pet fee. Security deposit is $900. Deposit and first month’s rent must be paid before move-in. Our ideal applicant will have income of 3x the monthly rent, credit score of 600+, and a clean background check. We do not accept Section 8. This is a non-smoking property. No smokers, please. To start the leasing process, please follow the Contact link on this website to provide us some basic info. A pre-qualification questionnaire will be emailed to you, and then we will contact qualified applicants to arrange showings of the apartment.
How 1005 Columbia compares to other nearby properties.
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2-bedroom apartments at 1005 Columbia cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Northside.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $729 |
| 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 | $666 |
| September 2025 | $658 |
| October 2025 | $648 |
| November 2025 | $658 |
| December 2025 | $643 |
| January 2026 | $611 |
| February 2026 | $601 |
| March 2026 | $598 |
| April 2026 | $615 |
| May 2026 | $627 |
| June 2026 | $635 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $622 |
Can I afford to live at 1005 Columbia Ave?
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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