
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Elkhart Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $300 (15 Rentals)
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Elkhart Green Apartments

415 N 2nd St

431 W Marion St
South Elkhart, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Elkhart?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Elkhart Studio Apartments | $810 | $500 | $1,155 |
South Elkhart 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $600 | $2,075 |
South Elkhart 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $730 | $3,512 |
South Elkhart 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $860 | $2,795 |
South Elkhart 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $1,317 | $1,317 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Elkhart Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN.
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Cheapest Available South Elkhart Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Elkhart area of Elkhart, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at La Casa Estates priced from $730. Avalon West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable South Elkhart apartments for rent in Elkhart, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Casa Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Avalon West Apartment Homes | 1B/1B-Up | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Old Farm Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
FARMINGTON HILLS | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Walnut Trails Apartments | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Elkhart, IN
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Elkhart area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Arbors at Riverbend Apartments in the in the Outer Central South neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value South Elkhart apartment is the 2bd/2bath Model at 121-123 S Main St starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Elkhart apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arbors at Riverbend Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
121-123 S Main St | 2bd/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
GREENLEAF | 2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
GOLFVIEW | Two Bedroom - Fully Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Forest Glen Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
River Point West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Retreat Apartment Homes | 2 bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
North Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Elkhart Green Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Avalon West Apartment Homes | 1B/1B-Up | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Best Local Schools in South Elkhart, Elkhart, IN
Concord West Side Elementary School
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Best Local Schools in South Elkhart, Elkhart, IN
Concord West Side Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the South Elkhart Neighborhood in Elkhart, IN
Walk Score®
23 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Elkhart Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Elkhart?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Elkhart is under $972.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Elkhart?
The cheapest apartment in South Elkhart is Avalon West Apartment Homes which is listed at $754, while the average apartment in South Elkhart costs $1,317.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Elkhart?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in South Elkhart that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Elkhart?
Cheap apartments in South Elkhart have an average cost of $1,317 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Elkhart.
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