Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $500 (23 Rentals)

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415 N 2nd St

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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West Central, Elkhart, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon West Apartment Homes priced from $845. River Point West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,163. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$845
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1,163
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1,300
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1,300
Stonewater at the RiverwalkA11BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, IN

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central 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 West Central apartment is the 1/1 Model at River Point West starting at $1,163 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the East Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North River Landing ApartmentsThe Whitewater2BR,2BA$1.08
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1.18
York Woods Center1BR/1BA LOFT1BR,1BA$1.44
Stonewater at the RiverwalkA11BR,1BA$1.80
The DeltaThe IrishStudio ,1BA$2.42
Avalon West Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central, Elkhart, IN

Ranked #40

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Indiana and customized analysis for Eastern South Bend. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Central is at The Delta listed at $1,470.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Central Apartment is $845 at Avalon West Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Central is starting from $1,300 at North River Landing Apartments.

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