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South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Bend, IN

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Bend, IN area range in price from $500 to $9,609 with an overall median price of $2,418. The three South Bend neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are LaSalle Area at $900, Rum Village at $950, and South Benham at $500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Bend Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
LaSalle Area$900$9001
Rum Village$1,000$9502
South Benham$1,204$50031
McNaughton$1,217$50062
South Shore Bridge St$1,217$50062
West Central$1,217$50045
Outer Westside$1,254$8299
Baker Park$1,274$50050
Goshen Ave$1,274$50051
Hudson Sterling$1,274$50049

Cheapest Available South Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Bend, IN is a 3 Beds unit found at University Edge in the Council Oak neighborhood priced from $725. Pin Oak Manor Apartments in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Bend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Edge3x33BR,3BA$725
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$780
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
West Jefferson ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$871
The Marmain ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$898
Grey Ridge Apartments LLCHorseshoe1BR,1BA$899
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$900
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARMEL2BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bend area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3x3 Model at University Edge in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value 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 South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Edge3x33BR,3BA$0.58
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Ironwood VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Remington CourtTwo Bedroom One Bathroom (CN1B)2BR,1BA$1.12
Lakeview Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.27
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARMEL2BR,1BA$1.14
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.21
Grey Ridge Apartments LLCHorseshoe1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom1BR,2BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bend?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $695 to $6,750. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bend ranging from $899 to $5,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Bend ranges from $899 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,660.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Bend range from $725 to $6,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $949.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.