Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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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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Near Northwest, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northwest area of South Bend, IN is a 3 Beds unit found at University Edge priced from $725. Indian Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Near Northwest apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Edge3x33BR,3BA$725
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARLISLE1BR,1BA$829
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$880
The Marmain ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Edge3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Studebaker LoftsAvanti2BR,2BA$1.55
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
The Marmain ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
The LaSalleBrandywine2BR,2BA$1.60
Hurwich Farms ApartmentsOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.56
Castle PointAndorra1BR,1BA$1.40
Riverside North ApartmentsNiagra1BR,1BA$1.71
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE OSCEOLA1BR,1BA$1.38
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near Northwest, South Bend, IN

Ranked #15

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 brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Near Northwest, South Bend, and the greater South Bend area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Near Northwest Neighborhood in South Bend, IN

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Northwest is under $1,298.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is Indian Springs Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Near Northwest costs $2,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Northwest?

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 4,082 regular apartments in Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest?

Cheap apartments in Near Northwest have an average cost of $1,377 which is $1,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northwest.

Expert Rental Resources

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