Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (15 Rentals)

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533 Columbia St

South BendIN46601
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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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Gemini Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gemini Apartments

626 W Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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South Central, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Hickory Village Apartments priced from $820. Irish Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The Marmain ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$898
The LaSalleMichiana1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, IN

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the B3 Model at Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 11392BR,2BA$1.32
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1.30
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1032 sqft2BR,2BA$1.65
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
The Marmain ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
Irish Hills ApartmentsFront-to-Back Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
The LaSalleBrandywine2BR,2BA$1.60
River Shore ApartmentsRiverfront2BR,1BA$1.41
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$1.39
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central, South Bend, IN

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?

The cheapest apartment in South Central is Hickory Village Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in South Central costs $2,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?

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 81 regular apartments in South Central 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 South Central?

Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $1,318 which is $1,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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