
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $725 (7 Rentals)


Legacy on Main

Harter Heights Place
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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 | $1,170 | $725 | $1,737 |
| Downtown South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $649 | $2,534 |
| Downtown South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $750 | $3,128 |
| Downtown South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $1,450 | $4,377 |
| Downtown South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,519 | $2,800 | $6,238 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown South Bend, South Bend, IN
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN
Jefferson Traditional School
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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 $1,329.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown South Bend?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown South Bend is Legacy on Main which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown South Bend costs $30,693.
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 61 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 $1,561 which is $29,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown South Bend.
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