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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Wayne, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Wayne rent stands today
Fort Wayne, IN rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,149/month. Renters today are paying $101 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Fort Wayne sits 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost market for renters with 277 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Wayne rent for about $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $875/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,100/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,762/month. These bedroom tiers make up most of the rental inventory.
What you'll pay
Apartments make up 56.3% of rentals at a median of $995/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,397/month. This split shows the range renters face by property type in Fort Wayne.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Wayne
$1,149/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Wayne is $1,149 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $751 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Wayne
277
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Wayne run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,070.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | 76% | 104% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 |  2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,349 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,762 | 5% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomingdale | $990 | |
Brookview Civic | $1,189 | |
Creighton Home | $875 | |
Downtown Fort Wayne | $1,142 | |
Hamilton | $1,050 | |
Larez | $1,200 | |
Nebraska | $1,042 | |
Northside | $1,075 | |
Pettit Rudisill | $902 | |
Southwest Waynedale | $1,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,549 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,397 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
76%
Last year
104%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Northside
Average rent
$1,075
Downtown Fort Wayne
Average rent
$1,142
Brookview Civic
Average rent
$1,189
Nebraska
Average rent
$1,042
Bloomingdale
Average rent
$990
Southwest Waynedale
Average rent
$1,025
Hamilton
Average rent
$1,050
Creighton Home
Average rent
$875
Pettit Rudisill
Average rent
$902
Larez
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
6%
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
40%lower than the national median
55%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Wayne, IN is 35% higher than the median rent in Antwerp, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$850
8%$1,500
53%$1,225
$1,250
137%$1,070
30%$1,189
83%$1,000
23%$950
2%$1,100
12%$1,407
10%$1,875
23%$1,069
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
3h 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
1d ago
Verified
859 Buchanan St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,024
Apartment for rent
2d ago
812 Huestis Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1249 Kinsmoor Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
3 beds
2 baths
$3,523
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Central house for rent in Fort Wayne
902 W Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Studio
0 baths
$3,500
House for rent
16h ago
West Central apartment for rent in Fort Wayne
1220 Fairfield Ave #B, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Wayne
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #177, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,249
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #244, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,099
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #251, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,249
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #204, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2302 E Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,394
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2220 Dunkelberg Rd Lot 820 #820, Fort Wayne, IN 46819
3 beds
2 baths
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5h ago
Verified
6037 Ullyot Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,199
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5439 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,269
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #177, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,249
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #244, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,099
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #251, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,249
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2737 W Washington Center Rd #204, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
House 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 $1,149 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Wayne?
Average rent prices in Fort Wayne have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Fort Wayne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Wayne is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $751 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Wayne?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne are Creighton Home ($875/mo), Pettit Rudisill ($902/mo), and Bloomingdale ($990/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 $46,000/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?
January offers the lowest rents in Fort Wayne, running about 6.6% below August prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while March and April see higher competition.
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).