Cheap Homes for Rent in the First Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available First Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Farmington Hills priced from $870. Avalon West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable First apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmington Hills1B1BR,1BA$870
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$870
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$877

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First, IN

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the First area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2/2 Model at River Point West in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,689. The second greatest value First apartment is the 1BR/1BA LOFT Model at York Woods Center starting at $1,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Point West2/22BR,2BA$1.61
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
The DeltaThe Cove ADA1BR,1BA$2.19
Stonewater at the RiverwalkA21BR,1BA$2.24
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.52
Farmington Hills1B1BR,1BA$1.58
Old Farm ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

Frequently Asked Questions about First

What type of rentals are currently available in First?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in First, IN with pricing that ranges from $605 to $3,995. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First ranging from $810 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in First?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in First ranges from $810 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,458.

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