Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elkhart Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Northway Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northway Manor

915 Northway CirElkhart, IN 46514
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Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1875 Osolo RdElkhart, IN 46514
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Water Tower Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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320 La Salle StElkhart, IN 46516
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Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Elkhart Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Elkhart area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Farm Apartments priced from $819. Elkhart Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Downtown Elkhart apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$819
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$830
Forest Glen Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$900
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle I2BR,1BA$965
The Highlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$988
River Point WestCornet1BR,1BA$999
The Retreat Apartment Homes2 bd2BR,1BA$1,039
Maple Lane ApartmentsMaple Manor2BR,1BA$1,049
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,100
York Woods Center2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Elkhart, IN

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Elkhart area is the $1.08 price per square foot The Whitewater Model at North River Landing Apartments in the in the Bower neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown Elkhart apartment is the Style J Model at Avalon Woods Apartment Homes starting at $1,109 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Elkhart apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1.08
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle J2BR,1.5BA$0.96
121-123 S Main St2bd/2bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Hunter's Pond2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath - Hunter's Pond2BR,2BA$1.17
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.10
The Retreat Apartment Homes2 bd2BR,1BA$1.14
The Highlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.22
Forest Glen Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.20
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$1.15
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart, IN

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Elkhart, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Eastern South Bend. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Elkhart Neighborhood in Elkhart, IN

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Elkhart Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Elkhart?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Elkhart is at listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Elkhart Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Elkhart Apartment is $819 at Old Farm Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Elkhart Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Elkhart is starting from $900 at Forest Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Elkhart Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Elkhart Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Glen Apartments and starts from $1,025.

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