Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of Elkhart, IN from $500 (25 Rentals)

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119 N 3rd 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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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 $754. Elkhart Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon West Apartment Homes1B/1B-Up1BR,1BA$754
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$865
Northway Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$880
Woodwind Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$925
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, IN

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $1.13 price per square foot 1/1 Model at River Point West in the in the East Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,041. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the Corporate with Loft Model at York Woods Center starting at $1,875 with a $2.08 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.
River Point West1/11BR,1BA$1.13
York Woods CenterCorporate with Loft1BR,1BA$2.08
Maple Lane ApartmentsMaple Ridge B1BR,1BA$1.63
Elkhart Green Apartments11BR,1BA$1.20
Old Farm ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Avalon West Apartment Homes1B/1B-Up1BR,1BA$1.16
Northway Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.53
Woodwind Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Central, Elkhart, IN

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Elkhart, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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!

Getting Around the West Central Neighborhood in Elkhart, IN

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Central Apartment is $754 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 $1,050 at Woodwind Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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