North Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

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North Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne, IN

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Delight in a family-friendly atmosphere north of Fort Wayne

Suburban Convenient Scenic Peaceful College Town Family-Friendly

Fort Wayne combines the bustle of a city with the laid-back charm of a small Midwestern town. North Fort Wayne, which incorporates several smaller neighborhoods and an array of parks, sits about two and a half miles north of Fort Wayne’s center. Interstate 69 zips directly through the neighborhood, making it an ideal base for people who need to commute into the city.

Find an apartment available for rent near the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and fuel your children’s need for adventure. At the zoo, kids of all ages can enjoy the opportunity to hand-feed the giraffes, a privilege not often found at many other zoos. This zoo also offers five different rides, including the Z.O. & O. Railroad that lets you enjoy the park in its entirety from the comfort of a train.

Coyote Creek Golf Club and Colonial Oaks Golf Club, both of which lie within the confines of the area, give sport-loving locals plenty of room to unwind. Salomon Farm Park on West Dupont Road plays host to the area's fall and winter festivals, which spell family fun every year. Salomon Farmers Market, which provides a range of fresh local fruits, vegetables, herbs, and handmade crafts, also takes place at the park between June and September each year. Fort Wayne offers many educational options, from excellent primary schools all the way to college. Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne is convenient to many North Fort Wayne apartments, making the area a top choice for students, faculty, and staff alike.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in North Fort Wayne is $787 for a studio, $1,011 for one bedroom, $1,239 for two bedrooms, and $1,669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Fort Wayne has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 419 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $787/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,011/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 979 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,239/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,349 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,669/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
  • Science Central
  • Payton County Park
  • Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  • E.C. Schouweller Planetarium

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Fort Wayne International

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