
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central South Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $300 (10 Rentals)
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Elkhart Green Apartments

415 N 2nd St

607 W Marion 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 | $851 | $550 | $1,133 |
Outer Central South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $600 | $2,075 |
Outer Central South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $750 | $2,765 |
Outer Central South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $895 | $2,965 |
Outer Central South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,466 | $1,466 |
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There are currently 10 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 1 Bed unit found at Avalon West Apartment Homes priced from $754. Elkhart Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. 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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Avalon West Apartment Homes | 1B/1B-Up | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Elkhart Green Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Northway Manor | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central South, IN
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central South area is the $1.10 price per square foot 206 S Main St Model at 206 S Main St, Unit Second Floor in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Outer Central South apartment is the 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath - Hunter's Pond Model at Hunter's Pond starting at $1,325 with a $1.24 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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206 S Main St, Unit Second Floor | 206 S Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Hunter's Pond | 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath - Hunter's Pond | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Walnut Trails Apartments | The Walnut | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
GREENLEAF | 2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
River Point West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Arbor Lakes Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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 | $1.29 |
Avalon West Apartment Homes | 1B/1B-Up | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central South Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central South?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Central South is Avalon West Apartment Homes which is listed at $754, while the average apartment in Outer Central South costs $1,466.
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 $787 which is $679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central South.
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