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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Clubhouse
  • On-site parking
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Garden style community
  • Gazebo
  • Recently updated townhome apartment community

Location

859 Buchanan St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803, USA|Chapel Oaks
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River Pointe Townhomes

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Leasing office

(260) 290-8891

Property Overview

River Pointe is a highly rated, competitively priced, and verified community, earning a 9.7/10 overall expert rating with top marks for value, location, quality, and trustworthiness. Residents enjoy a recently updated, pet-friendly, garden-style townhome setting with a clubhouse, gazebo, on-site parking, and strong nearby school options, plus ample photos for previewing the property. Its walkable surroundings, transit access, and proximity to 54 restaurants and multiple pet services make it especially appealing for an active social life and pet owners.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, River Pointe is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Spacious 1 Bedroom Flat1 bed1 bath592 sqft$699 /mo1 unit available
2 Flat2 bed1 bath721 sqft$799 /mo2 units available
Spacious 2 Bedroom Townhome2 bed1 bath828 sqft$849 /mo1 unit available
Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhome3 bed1 bath1,035 sqft$949 /mo1 unit available
Spacious 4 Bedroom Townhome4 bed1 bath1,182 sqft$1,199 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for River Pointe

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
Refrigerator/FreezerStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

GazeboOnsite Parking Available
Playgroud
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units320
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About River Pointe

HomeApartments in Fort Wayne River Pointe

Enjoy life more at River Pointe Townhomes! You'll love our recently updated townhome apartment community close to everything in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Live near interstates, the Children's Zoo, restaurants, universities and more. Choose from 1-2 bedroom apartments or 2-4 bedroom townhomes in our garden style community with a new playground, clubhouse, gazebo, on-site parking and more. Ours is a pet-friendly community with restrictions. View our current vacancies online and fill out your application. If you have questions or want to schedule a visit, contact us.


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, River Pointe is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated River Pointe
Price·10A 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.
River Pointe offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
River Pointe goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, River Pointe receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River Pointe offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
River Pointe has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at River Pointe.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
River Pointe has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

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May 15, 2024

I’ve lived here plenty’s of time and I actually love this place… the women in the office are so understanding and patient…. They work with you as much as possible to get things done.. I love my apartment 🫶🏽😌

Bri Swazey

Bri Swazey

May 14, 2024

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River Pointe is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 54 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services 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 River Pointe compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Chapel Oaks

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at River Pointe to be 3% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Chapel Oaks.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Chapel Oaks
Fort Wayne
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fort Wayne
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,219
June 2024$1,110
July 2024$1,117
August 2024$1,190
September 2024$1,155
October 2024$1,091
November 2024$1,107
December 2024$1,130
January 2025$1,135
February 2025$1,167
March 2025$1,080
April 2025$1,112
May 2025$1,122
June 2025$1,141
July 2025$1,074
August 2025$1,052
September 2025$1,052
October 2025$1,073
November 2025$1,112
December 2025$1,139
January 2026$1,062
February 2026$1,078
March 2026$1,100
April 2026$1,113
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chapel Oaks
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$799
February 2026$799

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near River Pointe

Fort Wayne Virtual Academy

1200 s clinton st

fort wayne, IN, 46802

K-12Public

Arlington Elementary School

8118 st jo ctr rd

fort wayne, IN, 46835

K-5Public
B-

Aspen Meadow Elementary School

2650 hathaway rd

fort wayne, IN, 46818

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Fort Wayne near 859 Buchanan St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
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 859 Buchanan St, Fort Wayne

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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