
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown South Bend area of South Bend.


Irish Hills Apartments

The Marmain Apartments

Prosper

608 Leland Ave

533 Columbia St

Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments

Harter Heights Place

415 Sherman Ave

112 E Bowman St

Hickory Village Apartments
Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown South Bend?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown South Bend Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $782 | $2,140 |
Downtown South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $829 | $2,468 |
Downtown South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $725 | $3,213 |
Downtown South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $1,100 | $6,470 |
Downtown South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $1,195 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown South Bend Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown South Bend area of South Bend, IN is a Studio unit found at The Marmain Apartments priced from $895. Prosper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable Downtown South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Marmain Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Prosper | Regency | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Irish Hills Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Hickory Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $986 |
The LaSalle | Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $1.13 price per square foot C2 Model at Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the Avanti Model at Studebaker Lofts starting at $1,845 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Studebaker Lofts | Avanti | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
The Marmain Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Irish Hills Apartments | Front-to-Back Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The LaSalle | Brandywine | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
River Shore Apartments | Riverfront | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Hickory Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Prosper | Regency | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Aurum | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown South Bend, South Bend, IN
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Among neighborhoods in South Bend, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN
Jefferson Traditional School
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Best Local Schools in Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN
Jefferson Traditional School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central South Bend. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown South Bend Neighborhood in South Bend, IN
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 South Bend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown South Bend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown South Bend is under $1,407.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown South Bend?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown South Bend is Prosper which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in Downtown South Bend costs $3,021.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown South Bend?
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 86 regular apartments in Downtown South Bend 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 Downtown South Bend?
Cheap apartments in Downtown South Bend have an average cost of $1,255 which is $1,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown South Bend.
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