Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $900 (13 Rentals)

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1121 Sorin St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Irish Hills Apartments priced from $884. The Marmain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$884
The Marmain ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$898
Hickory Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$959
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $1.55 price per square foot Avanti Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at The Bend Apartments - Student Housing starting at $865 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates 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 LoftsAvanti2BR,2BA$1.55
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
The Marmain ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
Irish Hills ApartmentsFront-to-Back Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
The LaSalleBrandywine2BR,2BA$1.60
River Shore ApartmentsRiverfront2BR,1BA$1.41
The Pointe at St. JosephThe Kayak1BR,1BA$1.91
Hickory Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$1.39
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown South Bend?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $725 to $4,230. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown South Bend ranging from $995 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown South Bend?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown South Bend ranges from $995 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,757.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown South Bend?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown South Bend range from $1,100 to $4,230, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,199. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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