Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $400 (34 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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Four Seasons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons

2937 Mallow StElkhart, IN 46514
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121-123 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121-123 S Main St

121 S Main StElkhart, IN 46516
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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 Avalon West Apartment Homes priced from $870. Forest Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Outer North apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$870
Forest Glen Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$895
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$943
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,006
Northway Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,125
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1,163
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Frasier2BR,2BA$1,173
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1,300
GREENLEAF2 bed 2 bath 1500 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,350
The Highlands ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North, IN

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer North area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2BTH Model at Stonewater at the Riverwalk in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Outer North apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath 1600 sq ft Model at GREENLEAF starting at $1,525 with a $0.95 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.
Stonewater at the Riverwalk2BTH2BR,3BA$1.39
GREENLEAF3 bed 2 bath 1600 sq ft3BR,2BA$0.95
Walnut Trails ApartmentsThe Frasier2BR,2BA$1.14
The Highlands ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
North LakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$0.99
Forest Glen Apartments3 Bed3BR,1BA$1.23
Northway Manor2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.21
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
Arbors at Riverbend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.52

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,423.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer North is Avalon West Apartment Homes which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Outer North costs $1,471.

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 4 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 $234 which is $1,237 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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The Expert List: South Bends 7 Most Livable and Affordable Neighborhoods

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.