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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (71 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
533 Columbia St
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802 S 27th St
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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
218 E Navarre St
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3001 E Jefferson BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Harter Heights Place
716 N Niles AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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1425 Miami St
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919 E Calvert St
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The Soma Lofts
536 S Main StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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The Lasalle Apartments
237 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Five Corners
1018 S Bend AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments
330 W Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Aurum
617 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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300 East Apartments
300 E LaSalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
1505 Leer St
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1165 E Indiana Ave
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911 E Washington St
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829 E Dayton St
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3014 Sunnymede Ave
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1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment
1032 E Wayne StSouth Bend, IN 46617
912 E Calvert St
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924 E Dayton St
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1912 Miami St, Unit 1910, Unit 1910
1912 Miami StSouth Bend, IN 46613
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Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes
307 E Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
501 W Washington 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
1022 Woodward Ave
South BendIN46616
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
502 N Arthur St
South BendIN46617
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542 N Scott St
South BendIN46616
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Elthan Place
132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Colfax Hill
525 E Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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The Hill
511 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
925 Cedar St
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1211 E Donald St
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Liberty Tower Residences
211 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Studebaker Lofts
108 N Main StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Stephenson Mills
322 E Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
1222 Chalfant St
South BendIN46617
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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 | $1,243 | $725 | $1,750 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $725 | $2,534 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $750 | $3,352 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $715 | $4,377 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $949 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. *Inactive* Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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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| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Standard Providence | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Five Corners | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.42 price per square foot President Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,244. 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. |
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| Studebaker Lofts | President | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Runaway Bay | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
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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 $1,199.
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 $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 130 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 $1,172 which is $3,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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