The Meadows at Keefer Creek
11033 State Road 3,
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
$1,895 - $2,500 | 3 Beds
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Area Guide
Hoosier hospitality in the heart of the Midwest
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Situated in the heart of the Midwest, Fort Wayne is a nearly equal distance from Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati. Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne is a delightful mix of metropolitan amenities and small-town quirks. The cultural scene in Fort Wayne is thriving, with exceptional performances at the Embassy Theatre, extensive exhibits at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and the many offerings of the renowned Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.
Fort Wayne brings the community together for a bevy of special events, including BuskerFest, Johnny Appleseed Festival, and the Three Rivers Festival. Fort Wayne residents also congregate for a variety of athletic events, but especially for Tin Caps home games at Parkview Field.
Ample green space, trails, and parkland provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in Fort Wayne in addition to the Maumee, Saint Marys, and Saint Joseph Rivers, which all converge in the city. Indoor fun abounds at vibrant shopping centers such as Glenbrook Square, Northcrest Shopping Center, Jefferson Pointe, and Apple Glen Crossing. Commuting and traveling from Fort Wayne is simple with quick access to I-69, I-469, and Fort Wayne International Airport.
Explore the City
The impressive Allen County Courthouse is a historic landmark completed in 1902
The historic Fort Wayne Cathedral was built in 1860
Lakeside Park & Rose Garden features more than 150 varieties of roses and more than 2,000 plants
Headwaters Park includes an impressive fountain, bike paths, and an ice-skating rink
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $788 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,215 for two bedrooms, and $1,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Wayne has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$925/month
682 Sq Ft
House
$1,584/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,416/month
410 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,323/month
545 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Wayne, IN is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Wayne is 23.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $788 - $1,485. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 4.7% less for utilities, and 2.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
39
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
26
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-3
789 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
470 Students
8
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
489 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
437 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
957 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
1,003 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
994 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
866 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
797 Students
5
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,554 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
2,470 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
302 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,899 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,136 Students
3
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
- Science Central
- Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
- E.C. Schouweller Planetarium
- Fox Island County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Fort Wayne International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.