Average Rent in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
Typical asking rent in Fort Wayne is $1,209. Across the 14 ZIP codes with data it runs from $825 to $1,963, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.
Rent by ZIP code in Fort Wayne
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46814 | Allen County | $1,963 | +62% |
| 46818 | Allen County | $1,959 | +62% |
| 46845 | Allen County | $1,783 | +47% |
| 46804 | Allen County | $1,564 | +29% |
| 46815 | Allen County | $1,546 | +28% |
| 46825 | Allen County | $1,393 | +15% |
| 46835 | Allen County | $1,221 | +1% |
| 46802 | Allen County | $1,196 | -1% |
| 46807 | Allen County | $1,094 | -10% |
| 46808 | Allen County | $1,087 | -10% |
| 46816 | Allen County | $1,058 | -12% |
| 46806 | Allen County | $1,006 | -17% |
| 46805 | Allen County | $973 | -20% |
| 46809 | Allen County | $825 | -32% |
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.
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