Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $500 (26 Rentals)

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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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Cobus Green
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobus Green

54152 Ash RdOsceola, IN 46561

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 2 Beds unit found at La Casa Estates priced from $770. North Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $857. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Casa Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$770
North LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$857
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle F2BR,1BA$945
Forest Glen Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$960
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Bayou2BR,2BA$1,100
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,150
Maple Lane ApartmentsMaple Ridge1BR,1BA$1,220
Stonewater at the RiverwalkA21BR,1BA$1,245
The DeltaThe ScribeStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, IN

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer North 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 North 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 North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.15
Avalon Woods Apartment HomesStyle F2BR,1BA$0.97
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Bayou2BR,2BA$1.19
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
Forest Glen Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.13
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1.64
North LakeOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.06
Maple Lane ApartmentsMaple Ridge1BR,1BA$1.63
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
La Casa Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13

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Outer North, Elkhart, IN

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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,250.

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 11 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 $727 which is $740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Expert List: South Bends 7 Most Livable and Affordable Neighborhoods

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for South Bend, Indiana I am happy to help you find an affordable place to live in this surprisingly vibrant and extremely livable city.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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