Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN from $300 (42 Rentals)

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415 N 2nd St

ElkhartIN46516

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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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20 East Elkhart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 East Elkhart

2125 Toledo RdElkhart, IN 46516

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Cobus Green
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobus Green

54152 Ash RdOsceola, IN 46561
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Roxbury Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roxbury Park

403 Post RdGoshen, IN 46526

Cheapest Available Elkhart County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart County, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at La Casa Estates in the East Jackson neighborhood priced from $770. Cedarwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Casa Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$770
CedarwoodStudioStudio,1BA$775
Northway Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$795
FARMINGTON HILLS1 BR1BR,1BA$800
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$818
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$865
GOLFVIEWOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$905
Westgate Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$925
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkhart County area is the $1.00 price per square foot Style J Model at Avalon Woods Apartment Homes in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Elkhart County apartment is the Two Bedroom Apartment Model at North Lake starting at $999 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Evergreen 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.
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle J2BR,1.5BA$1.00
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$0.98
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.15
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Bayou2BR,2BA$1.19
Maple Lane ApartmentsMaple Manor2BR,1BA$1.32
Forest Glen Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.13
Westgate Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$1.20
La Casa Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13

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 $940.

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

The cheapest apartment in Elkhart County is Northway Manor which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Elkhart County costs $1,467.

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 6 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 $907 which is $560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhart County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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