FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Finding an apartment in Fort Wayne became slightly easier this summer compared to last year, although renters are still facing significant competition, according to a new report from RentCafe.
The apartment listing website’s latest Rental Competitiveness Report ranks Fort Wayne as the 17th most competitive small rental market in the country, with its competitiveness score dropping from 84.3 last year to 80.8 this year.
According to the report, apartments in Fort Wayne are taking an average of 39 days to fill, the longest period recorded during the past four peak rental seasons. The increase gives prospective tenants more time to consider their options before signing a lease…