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Apartment for rent
  • $950/mo

    1005 Columbia Ave APT 1, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

    2beds
    680sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available now
    -- Pets
    -- A/C
    -- Laundry
    -- Parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Historic decorative fireplaceModern high-end appliancesOff-street parkingBeautiful bay windowsCustom stained glass accentUpdated fixturesBrand new flooring
    Come join the thriving Lakeside Park Addition in Downtown Fort Wayne with this immaculately well-maintained ground-floor 2-bedroom apartment on Columbia Ave. Beautiful historic features combine with modern upgrades and amenities to create a perfect living experience in this mature and established neighborhood. The entrance to the apartment is a secure door off of the front porch. Living room has a historic decorative fireplace as a centerpiece. Two small bedrooms allow flexibility for an office, den, guest room, or extra storage. Both bedrooms have good closets. The front bedroom has beautiful bay windows with a custom stained glass accent, and a built-in air conditioner. Brand new flooring throughout: low-maintenance beautiful wood laminate in the living room and new plush carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen is upgraded with modern high-end appliances including a 5-burner gas range, refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom, and built-in microwave/range hood. Ample cabinets, countertops, and a double-basin sink make this a great space for someone who enjoys cooking! Tile floors make for easy cleaning. The bathroom in the rear of the apartment has tile floors, full-sized shower/tub combo, and updated fixtures including a curved shower curtain rod. Tenant pays $100/mo flat fee for gas and water, which includes heat, hot water, cooking, trash, water, sewer, recycling. Electric bill goes in tenant's name. Maintenance requests are addressed promptly and professionally and the building has been upgraded and well cared-for over many years. Management takes care of all lawncare/groundskeeping. The location can't be beat! Lakeside is the desirable neighborhood in the center of the city. It is the perfect spot close to Downtown, local colleges and universities, shopping, and parks and other recreation. The Rivergreenway trail system borders the neighborhood on two of its three sides and offers miles of biking, jogging, and walking, or just a pleasant evening stroll along the river. Bars, restaurants, coffee, and arts venues are only a few blocks away, a short walk into Downtown proper. When commuting by car, you're centrally located here and less than a 15-minute drive from almost anywhere in town. There is a clean and well-lit laundry room in the building directly next door with shared coin laundry facilities. There is off-street parking in the back for residents, as well as plenty of street parking for your guests. Application fee $45. Owner takes care of all landscaping and maintenance Small pets may be considered and subject to $45/mo pet fee. Security deposit is $900. Deposit and first month's rent must be paid before move-in. Our ideal applicant will have income of 3x the monthly rent, credit score of 600+, and a clean background check. We do not accept Section 8. This is a non-smoking property. No smokers, please. To start the leasing process, please follow the Contact link on this website to provide us some basic info. A pre-qualification questionnaire will be emailed to you, and then we will contact qualified applicants to arrange showings of the apartment.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 680 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Garbage not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Hot water not included in rent, Sewage not included in rent, Utilities fee required, Water not included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Details
    • Building name: 1005 Columbia

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Fort Wayne

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/24/2025Listed for rent$950+40.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/10/2020Listing removed$675$1/sqft
    Source: Parroco
    2/25/2020Listed for rent$675$1/sqft
    Source: Parroco
    10/23/2019Listing removed$675$1/sqft
    Source: Parroco
    10/21/2019Listed for rent$675$1/sqft
    Source: Parroco

    Neighborhood: Northside