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Maple Court Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court Place

2932 Elkhart RdGoshen, IN 46526
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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

2414 W Clinton StGoshen, IN 46526
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Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

900 Northwood CirNappanee, IN 46550
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Highland
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1875 Osolo RdElkhart, IN 46514

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Twin Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pines

2011 W Wilden AveGoshen, IN 46528
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Carriage House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

1000 Portsmouth DrElkhart, IN 46517
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Overlook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook

58720 Vista BlvdElkhart, IN 46517
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The Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

11 Cardinal StNappanee, IN 46550
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Water Tower Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Water Tower Place

320 La Salle StElkhart, IN 46516
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Autumn Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Court Apartments

2619 Decamp AveElkhart, IN 46517
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Cheapest Available Elkhart County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart County, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Overlook in the Impact neighborhood priced from $719. Avalon West Apartment Homes in the Bower neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$719
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$870
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$883
GOLFVIEWOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Forest Glen Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$895
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$943
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,100
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Bayou2BR,2BA$1,100
Northway Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,125
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhart County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2x2 Classic Model at Hunter's Pond Apartments in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Elkhart County apartment is the 412 E Jefferson St Model at 412 E Jefferson St, Unit 412-1 E Jefferson St starting at $1,200 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Goshen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhart County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunter's Pond Apartments2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.31
412 E Jefferson St, Unit 412-1 E Jefferson St412 E Jefferson St3BR,1BA$1.15
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.08
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.18
GOLFVIEWTwo Bedroom - Fully Renovated2BR,2BA$1.38
Northway Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.21
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Bayou2BR,2BA$1.19
Forest Glen Apartments2 BDR2BR,1BA$1.35
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Overlook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhart County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elkhart County?

The cheapest apartment in Elkhart County is Overlook which is listed at $719, while the average apartment in Elkhart County costs $1,471.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elkhart County?

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 5 regular apartments in Elkhart County 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 Elkhart County?

Cheap apartments in Elkhart County have an average cost of $299 which is $1,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhart County.

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