Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $800 (9 Rentals)

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East Central, South Bend, IN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gemini ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$654
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4X4.5 Model at Irish Row in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Element @ St Andrews starting at $1,830 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Mishawaka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Irish Row4X4.54BR,4.5BA$0.48
The Element @ St Andrews3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 11392BR,2BA$1.45
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment1032 E Wayne St1BR,1BA$1.38
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Grey Ridge ApartmentsHorseshoe1BR,1BA$1.34
Hickory Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Gemini ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1.17

Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in South Bend, IN

Find your ideal affordable rental near the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, and Ivy Tech in South Bend, IN. Explore top neighborhoods now.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Central

What type of rentals are currently available in East Central?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in East Central, IN with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,800. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Central ranging from $849 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Central ranges from $849 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,810.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Central range from $810 to $4,377, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,112 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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