
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bower Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $605 (27 Rentals)
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401 W Marion St

509 W Franklin St

514 S 5th St

1106 N Michigan St

647 W Lexington Ave, Unit A
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901 W Beardsley Ave, Unit A

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Forest Glen Apartments

1722 10th St
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509 W High St, Unit 103

Avalon Woods Apartment Homes

2219 Bel Air Dr

915 S Main St, Unit 101

Northway Manor

Stonewater at the Riverwalk
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York Woods Center

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Water Tower Place

Holiday Village - Manufactured Home Community

520 Sherman St

Four Seasons
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328-330 W Marion St

121-123 S Main St

707 W Cleveland Ave
Bower, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bower?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Studio Apartments | $961 | $605 | $1,645 |
| Bower 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $650 | $2,040 |
| Bower 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $810 | $3,075 |
| Bower 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $940 | $3,174 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bower Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN.
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Cheapest Available Bower Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bower area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon West Apartment Homes priced from $885. Forest Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Bower apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon West Apartment Homes | 1B/1B-Up | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Avalon Woods Apartment Homes | Style F | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| 328-330 W Marion St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Northway Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| York Woods Center | 1BR/1BA LOFT | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| North River Landing Apartments | The Whitewater | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Stonewater at the Riverwalk | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| River Point West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Delta | The Boston | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bower, IN
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bower area is the $1.08 price per square foot The Whitewater Model at North River Landing Apartments in the in the Bower neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Bower apartment is the 2/2 Model at River Point West starting at $1,689 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bower apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North River Landing Apartments | The Whitewater | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| River Point West | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Avalon Woods Apartment Homes | Style G | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Northway Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| York Woods Center | 1BR/1BA LOFT | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Delta | The Cove ADA | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Stonewater at the Riverwalk | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Avalon West Apartment Homes | 1B/1B-Up | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bower Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bower Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bower Apartment is $885 at Avalon West Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bower Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bower is starting from $1,045 at Avalon Woods Apartment Homes.
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