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South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Bend, IN

Pricing Updated: 05/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Bend, IN area range in price from $650 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $1,668. The three South Bend neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodlawn at $995, Council Oak at $1,200, and Far Northwest at $950. 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
Woodlawn$1,200$9955
Council Oak$1,200$1,2001
Far Northwest$1,200$9502
Pinhook$1,200$1,2001
Lincoln Manor$1,300$1,3001
LaSalle Area$1,350$1,0004
Outer North$1,400$9956
Rum Village$1,450$7504
Keller Park$1,475$80026
LaSalle Park$1,475$8003

Cheapest Available South Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pin Oak Manor Apartments in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood priced from $780. Legacy on Main in the Keller Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Bend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$780
Legacy on MainStudioStudio,1BA$800
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$828
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARLISLE1BR,1BA$839
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$895
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$898
Grey Ridge Apartments LLCHorseshoe1BR,1BA$899
Lakeview Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$955
Irish Hills ApartmentsSeville One Bedroom1BR,1BA$957
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bend area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value South Bend apartment is the 3x3 Model at University Edge starting at $725 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Council Oak 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.
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 12992BR,2BA$1.25
University Edge3x33BR,3BA$0.58
The Element @ St Andrews2 Bed 1.5 Bath D2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Ironwood VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at Belleville Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.21
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 217 Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $540 to $6,114. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bend ranging from $650 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 $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,643.

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 $6,114, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $949.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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