Indiana University, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

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Indiana University, Purdue University Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne, IN

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The cooperatively-managed Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest in university in northern Indiana. This public university sits on 688 acres along the Saint Joseph River roughly three miles north of downtown. IPFW was established in 1964, when Indiana University's extension center (which opened in 1917) and Purdue University's Fort Wayne center (established in 1941) merged to create one large, jointly-operated institution.

Apartments near IPFW are plentiful; look between North Clinton Street and St. Joe Road. To live between the university and Downtown Fort Wayne, look in the East State Village or Spy Run neighborhoods. IPFW is close to several notable locations, including the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne Zoo, and Northcrest Shopping Center.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Wayne, IN is $779 for a studio, $932 for one bedroom, $1,197 for two bedrooms, and $1,489 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Wayne has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 421 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $779/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 680 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $932/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,197/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,292 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,489/month

    Average Rent

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

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

43

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.

Schools

Cedarville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

789 Students

10
out of 10

Aboite Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

8
out of 10

Mabel K Holland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

489 Students

7
out of 10

Oak View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

453 Students

7
out of 10

Deer Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

437 Students

7
out of 10

Maple Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

957 Students

7
out of 10

Woodside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

5
out of 10

Carroll Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

994 Students

5
out of 10

Summit Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

866 Students

5
out of 10

Blackhawk Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

797 Students

5
out of 10

Carroll High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,554 Students

9
out of 10

Homestead Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,470 Students

8
out of 10

East Allen University

Public

Grades 9-12

302 Students

8
out of 10

R Nelson Snider High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,899 Students

5
out of 10

Northrop High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,136 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Fort Wayne International

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