Rent by ZIP code in Fort Wayne
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46818 | Allen County | $1,945 | +69% |
| 46814 | Allen County | $1,926 | +67% |
| 46845 | Allen County | $1,806 | +57% |
| 46815 | Allen County | $1,665 | +45% |
| 46804 | Allen County | $1,591 | +38% |
| 46825 | Allen County | $1,403 | +22% |
| 46835 | Allen County | $1,212 | +5% |
| 46802 | Allen County | $1,150 | 0% |
| 46807 | Allen County | $1,082 | -6% |
| 46816 | Allen County | $1,058 | -8% |
| 46808 | Allen County | $1,028 | -11% |
| 46805 | Allen County | $1,020 | -11% |
| 46803 | Allen County | $996 | -13% |
| 46806 | Allen County | $970 | -16% |
| 46809 | Allen County | $825 | -28% |
Rent by bedroom count in Fort Wayne
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Allen County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Allen County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,040 to $1,870 depending on the Fort Wayne ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,025 | +14.9% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,026 | +12.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,248 | +12.1% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,534 | +11.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,679 | +11.0% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent across Allen County is $1,279 as of August 2026. That is up 5.9% from a year earlier and up 33.2% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Allen County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,016 | +17.0% |
| 2022 | $1,088 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | $1,133 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $1,196 | +5.5% |
| 2025 | $1,221 | +2.1% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,279 | +4.8% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Fort Wayne rent questions
- What is the average rent in Fort Wayne, IN?
- Typical asking rent in Fort Wayne is $1,150 a month as of July 2026, across 15 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $825 to $1,945.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Fort Wayne?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Allen County is $1,248 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,026 and a three bedroom is $1,534. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Fort Wayne?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Allen County is $1,279 as of August 2026, up 5.9% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Fort Wayne?
- ZIP 46809 has the lowest typical asking rent in Fort Wayne at $825 a month, compared with $1,150 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Fort Wayne?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Fort Wayne rent of $1,150, that is about $3,450 a month, or $41,400 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Fort Wayne sits in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area.