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

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Ashton Pines
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Pines

4353 Balsam Fir LnElkhart, IN 46517
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Maple Court Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court Place

2932 Elkhart RdGoshen, IN 46526
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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

2414 W Clinton StGoshen, IN 46526
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Outer Central South, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon West Apartment Homes1B/1B-Up1BR,1BA$754
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$865
Northway Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
206 S Main St, Unit Second Floor206 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.10
Hunter's Pond2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath - Hunter's Pond2BR,2BA$1.24
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Walnut2BR,2BA$1.07
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.10
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1.13
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$1.20
The Retreat Apartment Homes1 bd1BR,1BA$1.29
Avalon West Apartment Homes1B/1B-Up1BR,1BA$1.16

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Outer Central South, Elkhart, IN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Elkhart. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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