
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (32 Rentals)
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510 S St Joseph St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

508 S St Joseph St

533 Columbia St

Emerson Apartments

Grey Ridge Apartments

608 Leland Ave
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Harter Heights Place

Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments

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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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Legacy on Main

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516 W 3rd St

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303 W Lawrence 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 | $1,256 | $675 | $1,737 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $649 | $2,534 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $750 | $3,175 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $715 | $4,377 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $949 | $6,238 |
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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. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Standard Providence | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.58 price per square foot Waveland Model at The Ivy at Berlin Place in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,634. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 1032 E Wayne St Model at 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Waveland | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 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 |
| The 87 | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 303 W Lawrence St | 303 W Lawrence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Element @ St Andrews | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in East Central costs $2,000.
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 90 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 $1,194 which is $806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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