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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (55 Rentals)
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Gemini Apartments
617 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Robertson's Senior Apartments
211 S Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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3001 E Jefferson BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Emerson Apartments
1002 Emerson AveSouth Bend, IN 46615
1515 Miami St
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Grey Ridge Apartments
3012 E Edison RdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Historic Carroll Street Apartments
629 S Carroll StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Harter Heights Place
716 N Niles AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
533 Columbia St
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The Ivy at Berlin Place
415 S Lafayette BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46601
1165 E Indiana Ave
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The Lasalle Apartments
237 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Aurum
617 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Five Corners
1018 S Bend AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
501 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Hillcrest Apartments
1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Corby Homes
1022 Patty LnSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Northshore Apartments
1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Monroe Park Apartments
526 Fellows StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Village Terre
1512 Rosemary LnSouth Bend, IN 46637
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Cedar Glen
425 S 25th StSouth Bend, IN 46615
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Elthan Place
132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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1206 Haney Ave
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210 S Taylor St
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Colfax Hill
525 E Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Whispering Pines
806 Green Pine CtMishawaka, IN 46545
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Hickory Village Apartments
4312 Hickory RdMishawaka, IN 46545
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Pin Oak Manor Apartments
121 Pin Oak CirMishawaka, IN 46545
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3902 Saint Andrews CirMishawaka, IN 46545
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Runaway Bay
302 Runaway Bay CirMishawaka, IN 46545
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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 |
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| East Central Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $650 | $1,900 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $654 | $2,550 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $750 | $3,150 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $790 | $4,377 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $900 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Gemini Apartments priced from $654. Robertson's Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Horseshoe | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Element @ St Andrews | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $0.82 price per square foot 402 W Washington St Model at 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 Model at Aurum starting at $1,749 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| University Park | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Horseshoe | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in South Bend, IN
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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 $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, 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 43 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 $714 which is $4,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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