1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fort Wayne, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,295 and +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fort Wayne
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Wayne
Compare Fort Wayne's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Porte | $689 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $701 |
| 3 | Richmond | $720 |
| 4 | New Castle | $730 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 8 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 9 | Muncie | $800 |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $810 |
| 11 | Evansville | $835 |
| 12 | Michigan City | $840 |
| 13 | Warsaw | $860 |
| 14 | Anderson | $868 |
| 15 | Elkhart | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,600 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,530 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,527 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,390 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,385 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,370 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,350 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,343 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,310 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,290 |
| 11 | Noblesville | $1,210 |
| 12 | Sellersburg | $1,200 |
| 13 | Munster | $1,190 |
| 14 | Merrillville | $1,190 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,180 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fort Wayne.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola, IN | 39.4 mi | $740 | $-289 (-28%) |
| Marion, IN | 48.4 mi | $740 | $-289 (-28%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 51.7 mi | $860 | $-169 (-16%) |
| Goshen, IN | 58.8 mi | $905 | $-124 (-12%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 70.9 mi | $870 | $-159 (-15%) |
| Anderson, IN | 78 mi | $868 | $-161 (-16%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 80.1 mi | $925 | $-104 (-10%) |
| Kokomo, IN | 80.8 mi | $790 | $-239 (-23%) |
| Granger, IN | 82 mi | $1,310 | +$281 (+27%) |
| Portage, MI | 82.8 mi | $1,010 | $-19 (-2%) |
| Sidney, OH | 87.2 mi | $720 | $-309 (-30%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 87.4 mi | $1,040 | +$11 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fort Wayne — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fort Wayne, Indiana is $1,029 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,295.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fort Wayne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,160 ($3,430/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Wayne expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fort Wayne's 1-bedroom median of $1,029 is +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fort Wayne rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 62 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Fort Wayne ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fort Wayne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Angola ($740), Marion ($740), Warsaw ($860).