Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling South Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $605 (29 Rentals)

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 14

230 Home Ave

ElkhartIN46516
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Carriage House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

1000 Portsmouth DrElkhart, IN 46517
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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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Autumn Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Court Apartments

2619 Decamp AveElkhart, IN 46517
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20 East Elkhart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 East Elkhart

2125 Toledo RdElkhart, IN 46516
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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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Sterling South, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling South area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Farmington Hills priced from $870. Old Farm Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $877. Here are the most affordable Sterling South apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmington Hills1B1BR,1BA$870
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$877
Woodwind Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,069
328-330 W Marion St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Stonewater at the RiverwalkA21BR,1BA$1,280
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1,300
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1,399
The DeltaThe Boston1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling South, IN

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling South area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2/2 Model at River Point West in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,689. The second greatest value Sterling South apartment is the 1BR/1BA LOFT Model at York Woods Center starting at $1,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Point West2/22BR,2BA$1.61
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
The DeltaThe Cove ADA1BR,1BA$2.19
Stonewater at the RiverwalkA21BR,1BA$1.73
Old Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Farmington Hills1B1BR,1BA$1.58
Woodwind Apartments1x1 Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.03

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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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Sterling South, Elkhart, IN

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Indiana including Sterling South, Elkhart, and the greater South Bend area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling South Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling South Apartment is $870 at Farmington Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling South is starting from $1,189 at Woodwind Apartments.

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