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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 24

1417 Krau St

ElkhartIN46516

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Elkhart, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elkhart, IN

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

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$1,535$60599
South Elkhart$1,535$605107

Cheapest Available Elkhart Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Northway Manor in the East Jackson neighborhood priced from $840. Avalon West Apartment Homes in the Bower neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northway Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$840
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$845
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$979
Forest Glen Apartments2 BDR2BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IN

As of March 14, 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 2/2 Model at River Point West starting at $1,689 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the East Jackson 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
River Point West2/22BR,2BA$1.62
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$0.99
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.15
Maple Lane ApartmentsMaple Terrace2BR,2BA$1.46
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
North Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.39
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhart

What type of rentals are currently available in Elkhart?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IN with pricing that ranges from $605 to $3,155. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elkhart ranging from $875 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 $875 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,649.

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 $895 to $3,155, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,467.

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