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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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305 W Navarre StSouth Bend, IN 46616
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2011 S Ironwood DrSouth Bend, IN 46613
1522 Ottawa Ct
South BendIN46613
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3001 E Jefferson BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Emerson Apartments
1002 Emerson AveSouth Bend, IN 46615
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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
840 S Ironwood Dr
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716 N Niles AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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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
2120 Miami St
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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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Cedar Glen
425 S 25th StSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Village Terre
1512 Rosemary LnSouth Bend, IN 46637
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
922 Stanfield St
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627 N St Peter St
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427 S 27th St
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926 S 33rd St
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1206 Haney Ave
South BendIN46613
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Elthan Place
132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
1225 Miami St
South BendIN46601
542 W 4th St
MishawakaIN46544
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Pin Oak Manor Apartments
121 Pin Oak CirMishawaka, IN 46545
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Whispering Pines
806 Green Pine CtMishawaka, IN 46545
917 Forest Ave
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522 W 6th St, Unit 522
522 W 6th StMishawaka, IN 46544
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Hickory Village Apartments
4312 Hickory RdMishawaka, IN 46545
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302 Runaway Bay CirMishawaka, IN 46545
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3902 Saint Andrews CirMishawaka, IN 46545
536 W Mishawaka Ave
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Cedar Crest Apartments
510 W Jefferson BlvdMishawaka, IN 46545
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100 Center Hi-Rise
100 N Center StMishawaka, IN 46544
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The Avalon
365 W Front StMishawaka, IN 46544
510 Hendricks 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 | $1,175 | $650 | $1,737 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $654 | $2,534 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $750 | $3,200 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $795 | $5,729 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,000 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Runaway Bay | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Element @ St Andrews | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Oxbow | 2BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| University Park | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft Model at Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 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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| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Element @ St Andrews | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Oxbow | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Florentine | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Runaway Bay | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,194.
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 $1,403.
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 31 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 $685 which is $718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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