Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN from $400 (49 Rentals)

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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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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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Ashton Pines
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Pines

4353 Balsam Fir LnElkhart, 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 $870. Arbors at Riverbend Apartments in the Outer Central South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $943. 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$870
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$943
GOLFVIEWSmall Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$950
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,006
CedarwoodOne Bedroom Deluxe Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,020
Old Farm ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,138
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1,163
The Highlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,178
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Frasier2BR,2BA$1,223
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1200 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart County, IN

As of May 17, 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 The Whitewater Model at North River Landing Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Bower 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
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1.08
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1200 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.06
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,2BA$1.19
412 E Jefferson St, Unit 412-1 E Jefferson St412 E Jefferson St3BR,1BA$1.24
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$0.99
GOLFVIEWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
North Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

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 $1,275.

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 $870, while the average apartment in Elkhart County costs $1,972.

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 8 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 $800 which is $1,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhart County.

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