Fort Wayne, IN Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,281
1-year change
+12.8%
$145/mo
5-year change
+40.8%
$371/mo
10-year change
+84.6%
$587/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Wayne

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$671/mo0.0%
2016$695/mo+3.6%+3.6%
2017$711/mo+2.3%+6.0%
2018$749/mo+5.3%+11.6%
2019$773/mo+3.2%+15.2%
2020$813/mo+5.2%+21.2%
2021$874/mo+7.5%+30.3%
2022$1,035/mo+18.4%+54.2%
2023$1,078/mo+4.2%+60.7%
2024$1,120/mo+3.9%+66.9%
2025$1,131/mo+1.0%+68.6%
2026$1,232/mo+8.9%+83.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Wayne changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fort Wayne, IN was $662 in 2015-01 and is $1,281 as of 2026-06 — a change of $619 per month over 11 years.

How much has Fort Wayne rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fort Wayne, IN has changed +40.8% ($371 per month). The current median is $1,281.

What has rent in Fort Wayne done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Wayne, IN has changed +84.6% ($587 per month). It is now $1,281.

Is rent in Fort Wayne going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fort Wayne, IN has increased +12.8% ($145/mo). Current median: $1,281.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.