
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (19 Rentals)
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The Marmain Apartments

Prosper

608 Leland Ave

533 Columbia St

Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments

415 Sherman Ave

The LaSalle

542 N Scott St

1218 Miner St

Hickory Village Apartments
South Central, South Bend, IN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Central Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $778 | $2,140 |
South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $849 | $2,468 |
South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $957 | $3,213 |
South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $1,698 | $4,230 |
South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $1,195 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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 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 South Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Irish Hills Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
The Marmain Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Prosper | Regency | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Hickory Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $957 |
Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, IN
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.95 price per square foot Golden Hawk Penthouse Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value South Central 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 Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Studebaker Lofts | Golden Hawk Penthouse | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
The Marmain Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Irish Hills Apartments | Front-to-Back Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The LaSalle | Brandywine | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
River Shore Apartments | Riverfront | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Hickory Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Prosper | Regency | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Aurum | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Central, South Bend, IN
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Among neighborhoods in South Bend, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Best Local Schools in South Central, South Bend, IN
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
Jefferson Traditional School
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Best Local Schools in South Central, South Bend, IN
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
Jefferson Traditional School
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Irish Hills Apartments which is listed at $884, while the average apartment in South Central costs $2,950.
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 3,908 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 $1,400 which is $1,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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