
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central South Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $300 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Central South area of Elkhart.


Elkhart Green Apartments

611 W Marion St

427 W Marion St

415 N 2nd St

313 Gross St

Northway Manor

725 Harrison St
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North River Landing Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

River Park Villa Apartments

Old Farm Apartments

Walnut Trails Apartments

913 S Main St
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604 W Marion St
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Holiday Village - Manufactured Home Community

2501 W Clinton St
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Outer Central South, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Central South Studio Apartments | $1,119 | $550 | $1,730 |
Outer Central South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $620 | $2,150 |
Outer Central South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $770 | $3,000 |
Outer Central South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $895 | $3,200 |
Outer Central South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,467 | $1,467 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central South Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN.
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Cheapest Available Outer Central South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central South area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at La Casa Estates priced from $770. FARMINGTON HILLS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Outer Central South apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Casa Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
FARMINGTON HILLS | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Elkhart Green Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
The Retreat Apartment Homes | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Avalon Woods Apartment Homes | Style F | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
Forest Glen Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
Old Farm Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
North River Landing Apartments | The Bayou | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
GREENLEAF | 2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central South, IN
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central South area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft Model at GREENLEAF in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Outer Central South apartment is the Style F Model at Avalon Woods Apartment Homes starting at $945 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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GREENLEAF | 2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Avalon Woods Apartment Homes | Style F | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
North River Landing Apartments | The Bayou | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
York Woods Center | 1BR/1BA LOFT | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Forest Glen Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Elkhart Green Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Retreat Apartment Homes | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
La Casa Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Old Farm Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Central South, Elkhart, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central South is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central South?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Central South is FARMINGTON HILLS which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Outer Central South costs $1,467.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central South?
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 4 regular apartments in Outer Central South 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 Outer Central South?
Cheap apartments in Outer Central South have an average cost of $784 which is $683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central South.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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