Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Heritage Homes

505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Hillcrest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Corby Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corby Homes

1022 Patty LnSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Northshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Village Terre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Terre

1512 Rosemary LnSouth Bend, IN 46637
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Cedar Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Glen

425 S 25th StSouth Bend, IN 46615

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100 Center Hi-Rise
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Center Hi-Rise

100 N Center StMishawaka, IN 46544
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East Central, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of South Bend, IN is a Studio unit found at Legacy on Main priced from $800. Pin Oak Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy on MainStudioStudio,1BA$800
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$880
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$970
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
Grey Ridge ApartmentsOxbow2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1910 Miami St Model at 1910 Miami St, Unit 1910 in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Irish Flats starting at $715 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1910 Miami St, Unit 19101910 Miami St3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Irish Flats3 Bed3BR,3BA$0.63
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment1032 E Wayne St1BR,1BA$1.38
Legacy on MainTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
University ParkTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.46
Grey Ridge ApartmentsOxbow2BR,1BA$1.19
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
The 872BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.53
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central, South Bend, IN

Ranked #5

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Bend. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in South Bend, IN

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 $1,390.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?

The cheapest apartment in East Central is Legacy on Main which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in East Central costs $5,100.

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 35 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 $801 which is $4,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.

Expert Rental Resources

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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