Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN from $400 (55 Rentals)

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415 N 2nd St

ElkhartIN46516

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$875 - $1,320
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$835 - $1,280
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1305 W Vistula StBristol, IN 46507
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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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The Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

11 Cardinal StNappanee, IN 46550

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Ashton Pines
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Pines

4353 Balsam Fir LnElkhart, IN 46517
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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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Cobus Green
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobus Green

54152 Ash RdOsceola, IN 46561
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20 East Elkhart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 East Elkhart

2125 Toledo RdElkhart, IN 46516
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Roxbury Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roxbury Park

403 Post RdGoshen, IN 46526

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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 Avalon West Apartment Homes in the Bower neighborhood priced from $845. North Lake in the Evergreen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $857. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$845
North LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$857
CedarwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
FARMINGTON HILLS2 BR2BR,1BA$940
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
The Retreat Apartment Homes1 bd1BR,1BA$944
GOLFVIEWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$970
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle F2BR,1BA$1,005
North Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,092
Woodwind Apartments1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhart County area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Copperleaf Cove in the in the South Elkhart neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Elkhart County apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath 1200 sq ft Model at GREENLEAF starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Jackson 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.
Copperleaf Cove3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1200 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.03
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1.08
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle J2BR,1.5BA$1.00
GOLFVIEWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Northway Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.18
FARMINGTON HILLS2 BR2BR,1BA$1.15
North LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.06
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Retreat Apartment Homes1 bd1BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhart County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elkhart County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elkhart County is under $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in Elkhart County is Avalon West Apartment Homes which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Elkhart County costs $1,849.

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 7 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 $889 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhart County.

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