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Gemini Apartments
617 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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211 S Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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716 N Niles AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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415 S Lafayette BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46601
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237 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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617 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Five Corners
1018 S Bend AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
501 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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118 N Walnut StSouth Bend, IN 46628
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1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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526 Fellows StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Elthan Place
132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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525 E Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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511 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown South Bend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown South Bend Studio Apartments | $1,210 | $725 | $1,900 |
| Downtown South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $654 | $2,950 |
| Downtown South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $750 | $3,150 |
| Downtown South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,150 | $4,377 |
| Downtown South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,800 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown South Bend Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown South Bend area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Gemini Apartments priced from $654. Robertson's Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Harter Heights Place | Commander | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $0.82 price per square foot 402 W Washington St Model at 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the 1912 Miami St Model at 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1032 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Addison | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown South Bend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown South Bend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown South Bend is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown South Bend?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown South Bend is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in Downtown South Bend costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown South Bend?
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 21 regular apartments in Downtown South Bend 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 Downtown South Bend?
Cheap apartments in Downtown South Bend have an average cost of $1,061 which is $3,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown South Bend.
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