
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $790 (15 Rentals)


909 E Bowman St

829 E Dayton St

1165 E Indiana Ave

1806 S Taylor St
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919 S 25th St

Corby Homes

Monroe Park Apartments

Elthan Place

317 E Indiana Ave
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New Heritage Homes

116 N Notre Dame Ave

1729 E Calvert St

2808 Hickory Rd

Cedar Crest Apartments
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East Central, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $1,077 | $725 | $1,737 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $725 | $2,534 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $750 | $3,650 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $790 | $4,377 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $949 | $2,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $1,152.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is The Element @ St Andrews which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in East Central costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?
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 55 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central?
Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of $670 which is $4,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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