Fort Wayne, IN Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,257
1-year change
+6.7%
$79/mo
5-year change
+32.5%
$308/mo
10-year change
+79.3%
$556/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Wayne

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$673/mo—0.0%
2016$696/mo+3.4%+3.4%
2017$712/mo+2.3%+5.8%
2018$751/mo+5.5%+11.6%
2019$775/mo+3.2%+15.2%
2020$815/mo+5.2%+21.1%
2021$877/mo+7.6%+30.3%
2022$1,037/mo+18.2%+54.1%
2023$1,080/mo+4.1%+60.5%
2024$1,123/mo+4.0%+66.9%
2025$1,162/mo+3.5%+72.7%
2026$1,225/mo+5.4%+82.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Wayne changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fort Wayne, IN was $663 in 2015-01 and is $1,257 as of 2026-09 — a change of $594 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 +32.5% ($308 per month). The current median is $1,257.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Wayne, IN has changed +79.3% ($556 per month). It is now $1,257.

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

Year over year, median rent in Fort Wayne, IN has increased +6.7% ($79/mo). Current median: $1,257.

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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.