Studio Apartment Rent in Fort Wayne, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fort Wayne, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,281 and +24% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fort Wayne.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola, IN | 39.4 mi | $730 | $-251 (-26%) |
| Marion, IN | 48.4 mi | $650 | $-331 (-34%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 51.7 mi | $850 | $-131 (-13%) |
| Goshen, IN | 58.8 mi | $890 | $-91 (-9%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 70.9 mi | $855 | $-126 (-13%) |
| Anderson, IN | 78 mi | $793 | $-188 (-19%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 80.1 mi | $740 | $-241 (-25%) |
| Kokomo, IN | 80.8 mi | $780 | $-201 (-20%) |
| Granger, IN | 82 mi | $1,070 | +$89 (+9%) |
| Portage, MI | 82.8 mi | $840 | $-141 (-14%) |
| Sidney, OH | 87.2 mi | $670 | $-311 (-32%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 87.4 mi | $890 | $-91 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Fort Wayne — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fort Wayne?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fort Wayne, Indiana is $981 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,281.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fort Wayne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,240 ($3,270/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Wayne expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fort Wayne's studio median of $981 is +24% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fort Wayne rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Fort Wayne ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fort Wayne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Angola ($730), Marion ($650), Warsaw ($850).