Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $700 (18 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. Robertson's Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $970. 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
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$970
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1,425
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 12772BR,2BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South Bend area is the $1.42 price per square foot B7 Model at Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Downtown South Bend apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1277 Model at Aurum starting at $1,649 with a $1.29 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.
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB72BR,1BA$1.42
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 12772BR,2BA$1.29
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
300 East Apartments350 - 201BR,1BA$2.50
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1.82
The FoundryDonahue1BR,1BA$2.28
Legacy on MainStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10
Harter Heights PlaceCommander1BR,1BA$2.29

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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 87 Apartments for Rent in Downtown South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $649 to $5,100. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown South Bend ranging from $700 to $3,000.

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 $700 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,335.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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

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