← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Fort Wayne, IN, over the past three years
Rent in Fort Wayne, IN
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,271
1-year change
+5.9%
3-year change
+14.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+5.8%
Rents in Fort Wayne rose +5.9%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Fort Wayne, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,271 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,261 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,261 |
| May 2026 | $1,259 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,255 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,232 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,219 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,208 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,208 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,201 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,201 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,197 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,200 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,189 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,188 |
| May 2025 | $1,181 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,185 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,180 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,182 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,183 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,184 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,182 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,180 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,175 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,170 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,159 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,154 |
| May 2024 | $1,149 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,140 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,130 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,121 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,118 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,120 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,123 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,126 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,114 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,109 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,070 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,590 |
City typical rent × IN bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 46802 | $1,047 | +4.2% |
| 46803 | $873 | – |
| 46804 | $1,585 | – |
| 46805 | $1,004 | +3.8% |
| 46806 | $937 | +6.4% |
| 46807 | $1,028 | +7.6% |
| 46808 | $1,066 | +1.9% |
| 46809 | $895 | – |
| 46814 | $2,049 | – |
| 46815 | $1,698 | – |
| 46816 | $1,058 | – |
| 46818 | $1,970 | +3.0% |
| 46825 | $1,391 | +4.9% |
| 46835 | $1,224 | +9.0% |
| 46845 | $1,858 | +7.9% |
Negotiating a renewal in Fort Wayne
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Fort Wayne, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.9% to +9.0%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.