Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (29 Rentals)

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415 Sherman Ave

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New Heritage Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Heritage Homes

505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Hillcrest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Gemini Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gemini Apartments

626 W Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Northshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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The Belfry
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Belfry

744 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Elthan Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Elthan Place

132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide

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 Hickory Village Apartments priced from $779. Irish Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable Downtown South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$779
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$893
The Marmain ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$898
River Shore ApartmentsShoreline2BR,1BA$1,095
Aurum1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
The LaSalleSt. Joseph1BR,1BA$1,229
The 87Studio - S1Studio,1BA$1,295
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1,295
The Hill1F1BR,1BA$1,476

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN

As of March 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $1.53 price per square foot President Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $2,415. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the Two Bed Model at The Marmain Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Keller Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Studebaker LoftsPresident2BR,2BA$1.53
The Marmain ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
River Shore ApartmentsRiverfront2BR,1BA$1.41
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.63
The Pointe at St. JosephThe Kayak1BR,1BA$2.12
The LaSalleSt. Joseph1BR,1BA$1.79
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$1.39
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Aurum1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown South Bend?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown South Bend is at Hickory Village Apartments listed at $779.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South Bend Apartment is $893 at Irish Hills Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown South Bend is starting from $935 at Hickory Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown South Bend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown South Bend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Foundry and starts from $2,742.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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