Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $600 (39 Rentals)

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1417 Krau St

ElkhartIN46516

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Highland
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1875 Osolo RdElkhart, IN 46514
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Water Tower Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Water Tower Place

320 La Salle StElkhart, IN 46516
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20 East Elkhart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 East Elkhart

2125 Toledo RdElkhart, IN 46516

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Four Seasons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons

2937 Mallow StElkhart, IN 46514
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Cobus Green
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobus Green

54152 Ash RdOsceola, IN 46561
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Outer North, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer North area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at North Lake priced from $857. Avalon West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$857
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$870
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle G2BR,1BA$1,055
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,150
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1,163
The Highlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,197
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1,300
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1,300
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,2BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, IN

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer North 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 Outer North apartment is the The Oak Model at Walnut Trails Apartments starting at $1,314 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1.08
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Oak2BR,2BA$1.23
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle G2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Highlands ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.15
North Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
North LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.06
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Elkhart. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer North is under $1,314.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer North?

The cheapest apartment in Outer North is North Lake which is listed at $857, while the average apartment in Outer North costs $1,467.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer North?

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 8 regular apartments in Outer North 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 North?

Cheap apartments in Outer North have an average cost of $620 which is $847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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