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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Wayne, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Wayne rent stands today
Fort Wayne, IN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Month to month, rents increased by 1.2%, following a modest recovery from the trough in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Fort Wayne sits 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 268 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Wayne rent for about $695/month, 1-bedrooms around $825/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,139/month. Houses command a median of $1,400/month, while apartments are more affordable at $995/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Wayne
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Wayne is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Wayne
268
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Wayne rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Wayne, IN
Average rent prices in Fort Wayne have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fort Wayne, IN
Rent prices in Fort Wayne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Wayne is $995, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 |  1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,139 | 19% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $1,269 | 15% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broad River | $924 | |
Brookview Civic | $1,349 | |
Creighton Home | $837 | |
Downtown Fort Wayne | $1,262 | |
East Central | $950 | |
Nebraska | $950 | |
Northside | $895 | |
Oxford | $997 | |
Pettit Rudisill | $999 | |
Southwest Waynedale | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 27% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,139
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,269
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Downtown Fort Wayne
Average rent
$1,262
Brookview Civic
Average rent
$1,349
Northside
Average rent
$895
Southwest Waynedale
Average rent
$1,000
Broad River
Average rent
$924
Nebraska
Average rent
$950
Oxford
Average rent
$997
Creighton Home
Average rent
$837
East Central
Average rent
$950
Pettit Rudisill
Average rent
$999
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
27%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Wayne, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fort Wayne, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fort Wayne and Antwerp by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fort Wayne
44%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Wayne, IN is 29% higher than the median rent in Antwerp, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$850
$1,306
77%$1,425
62%$1,400
342%$1,110
2%$1,025
36%$1,195
38%$950
5%$1,037
1%$1,400
8%$1,797
19%$1,095
Cost of living in Fort Wayne, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Fort Wayne, IN
5d+ ago
Taylor Street apartment for rent in Fort Wayne
2720 Culbertson St #213, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Studio
0 baths
$329
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
5h ago
Verified
3710 East Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2015 Fox Point Trl, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$620–$948
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Wayne
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pine Valley house for rent in Fort Wayne
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Wayne
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Fort Wayne
3127 Shallowbrook Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
3d ago
4021 Frost Grass Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
2 beds
2 baths
$1,780–$3,086
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #80, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #287, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
1 bath
$1,149
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5515 Brazo Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099
House for rent
49m ago
Verified
10501 Day Lily Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$2,059
Apartment for rent
50m ago
Verified
2302 E Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$1,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2754 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,089
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2220 Dunkelberg Rd Lot 504 #504, Fort Wayne, IN 46819
3 beds
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2220 Dunkelberg Rd Lot 958 #958, Fort Wayne, IN 46819
3 beds
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #287, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
1 bath
$1,149
House for rent
50m ago
Verified
2302 E Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
2 beds
1 bath
$1,286–$1,289
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
859 Buchanan St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
1–4 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,249
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1911 Hazelwood Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$835–$1,375
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fort Wayne, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Wayne rental market.
How much is rent in Fort Wayne?
The average rent in Fort Wayne is $1,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Wayne?
Average rent prices in Fort Wayne have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Fort Wayne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Wayne is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Wayne?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne are Creighton Home ($837/mo), Northside ($895/mo), and Broad River ($924/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Wayne?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort Wayne, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Indiana's second-largest city, where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 38% of monthly listings.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).