Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Legacy on Main priced from $800. Hickory Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable Downtown South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy on MainStudioStudio,1BA$800
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$823
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$898
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
The LaSalleMichiana1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $1.65 price per square foot 320 W Madison St Model at 320 W Madison St, Unit A in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum starting at $1,499 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
320 W Madison St, Unit A320 W Madison St3BR,2BA$1.65
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 11392BR,2BA$1.32
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.65
Legacy on MainTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Irish Hills ApartmentsSeville Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
The LaSalleBrandywine2BR,2BA$1.60
River Shore ApartmentsRiverfront2BR,1BA$1.41
ProsperRegency1BR,1BA$1.39
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio ,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown South Bend?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $790 to $31,500. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown South Bend ranging from $650 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown South Bend?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown South Bend ranges from $650 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,354.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown South Bend?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown South Bend range from $1,698 to $6,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $1,899. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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