Cute second-floor apartment on quiet street near parks, trails, downtown. Historic Lakeside neighborhood. - This unique second-story apartment is incredibly well-maintained and features many modern amenities in a quiet location right outside Downtown Fort Wayne in the Historic Lakeside Park neighborhood.

The private entrance to this apartment is off of a shared back deck. Right inside there is a landing/mudroom for coats, shoes, bikes, etc. Stairs lead up to a large open living space with wood floors. The kitchen is open to the living area and has lots of cabinets and counter space. 5-burger gas range and refrigerator. Large double basin sink and faucet with pull-out sprayer.

Closets and storage space are built in everywhere. A closet right by the kitchen has pantry shelving. The hallway to the bedroom is lined with closets on both sides. This space is a "studio" apartment but the layout is such that the bedroom is separate from the rest of the apartment. The bathroom is clean and functional with a tiled tub/shower combination, built-in shelving, and a large vanity. Warning: The ceiling height here is reasonable if you're an average height, but it's on the low side, with many slanted ceilings. This space will not work well for very tall people.

All the windows are updated and energy-efficient and are furnished with blinds. This apartment has its own furnace and CENTRAL AIR, you control the temperature. The basement has indoor access to the laundry that is shared with the downstairs tenants. Off-street parking in the rear, and ample on-street parking for guests.

This duplex sits on a quiet one-way street near downtown and Lakeside Park. Downtown offers restaurants, coffee, summer festivals, and cultural events within walking distance. Less than a block away, you can stroll through the Lakeside Park rose gardens on a summer evening. Immediately across the street is the Rivergreenway trail which will take you directly into Downtown, or miles of jogging, biking or walking. A central location no more than 15 minutes drive to anywhere inside the city.

Resident pays electric only ($30-$40/mo), landlord pays gas (heat, hot water, cooking) and water. Lawn care is provided, and landlord takes care of regular maintenance. Deposit $600. Tenants will be screened on the basis of income, credit, rental history, and criminal and civil record. Small pets may be considered and subject to additional fees. This is a smoke-free building. We do not accept Section 8.

We are looking for a long-term tenant to enjoy and care for this space. Minimum 12-month lease. Our ideal applicant has 600+ credit score, no criminal background, no prior evictions, and household income equal to 3x the rent.

To start the leasing process, please follow the Contact link on this website to provide us your email address. A pre-qualification questionnaire will be sent to you, and then we will contact qualified applicants to arrange showings of the home.