
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central area of South Bend.


Gemini Apartments

Robertson's Senior Apartments

407 E South St

The Jefferson Apartments

Emerson Apartments

802 S 27th St

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1006 S 35th St

Harter Heights Place

1425 Miami St

412 N William St

215 E Donald St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

New Heritage Homes

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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Village Terre

Cedar Glen

*Inactive* Legacy on Main

627 N St Peter St

806 South Bend Ave

542 N Scott St
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Elthan Place

1213 E Donald St

434 W Lawrence St

516 W 3rd St

Pin Oak Manor Apartments

Whispering Pines

Hickory Village Apartments

Runaway Bay

1202 W 7th St
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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 | $1,103 | $600 | $1,795 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $725 | $2,534 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $750 | $3,128 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $790 | $4,377 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $949 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 39 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 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Pin Oak Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Standard Providence | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 100 Center Hi-Rise | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $872 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $0.88 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 $1,495. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 1912 Miami St Model at 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 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 |
| The Element @ St Andrews | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Signature Pennsylvania | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 100 Center Hi-Rise | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 Pin Oak Manor Apartments which is listed at $815, 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 72 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 $843 which is $3,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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