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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elkhart, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Elkhart, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elkhart Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Elkhart$1,471$60590
South Elkhart$1,471$60597

Cheapest Available Elkhart Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Overlook in the Impact neighborhood priced from $719. Farmington Hills in the Impact neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$719
Farmington Hills1B1BR,1BA$870
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$870
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$876
Forest Glen Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IN

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhart 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 Elkhart apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Arbors at Riverbend Apartments starting at $1,320 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Outer Central South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhart apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1.08
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.14
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.08
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.18
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
Woodwind Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.53
North Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Forest Glen Apartments2 BDR2BR,1BA$1.35
Overlook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.52

Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in South Bend, IN

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhart

What type of rentals are currently available in Elkhart?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IN with pricing that ranges from $605 to $3,770. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elkhart ranging from $810 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elkhart ranges from $810 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,905.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elkhart?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elkhart range from $940 to $3,174, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,471.

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