
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (25 Rentals)
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1702 Marine St

Robertson's Senior Apartments
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Legacy on Main

1313 S 31st St

The Jefferson

1318 Clover St

Grey Ridge Apartments

Harter Heights Place
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412 N William St

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
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Whispering Pines
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Hickory Village Apartments

Pin Oak Manor Apartments
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 | $1,073 | $725 | $1,701 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $649 | $2,225 |
East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $725 | $3,061 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $750 | $3,679 |
East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $949 | $2,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Pin Oak Manor Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Grey Ridge Apartments | Oxbow | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1910 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1910 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Irish Flats | 3 Bed | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Legacy on Main | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
University Park | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Grey Ridge Apartments | Oxbow | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The 87 | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Central, South Bend, IN
Ranked #5
Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Central, South Bend, IN
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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