533 Columbia St
South BendIN46601
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (24 Rentals)
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Gemini Apartments
617 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Robertson's Senior Apartments
211 S Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
407 E South St
South BendIN46601
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Emerson Apartments
1002 Emerson AveSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Historic Carroll Street Apartments
629 S Carroll StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Harter Heights Place
716 N Niles AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
919 E Calvert St
South BendIN46613
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532 Blaine Ave
South BendIN46616
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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
501 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Hillcrest Apartments
1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Washington Dunbar Homes
118 N Walnut StSouth Bend, IN 46628
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Northshore Apartments
1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Monroe Park Apartments
526 Fellows StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
806 South Bend Ave
South BendIN46617
627 N St Peter St
South BendIN46617
542 N Scott St
South BendIN46616
1106 Portage Ave
South BendIN46616
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Elthan Place
132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
1213 E Donald St
South BendIN46613
1909 Swygart Ave
South BendIN46613
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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 | $1,163 | $725 | $1,795 |
| Downtown South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $700 | $2,534 |
| Downtown South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $750 | $3,128 |
| Downtown South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,300 | $4,377 |
| Downtown South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,000 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 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 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $0.88 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 $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the President Model at Studebaker Lofts starting at $2,244 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Keller Park 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 | $0.88 |
| Studebaker Lofts | President | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,259.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown South Bend?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown South Bend is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown South Bend costs $23,346.
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 54 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 $1,163 which is $22,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown South Bend.
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