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South BendIN46617

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South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Bend, IN

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South Bend, IN area range in price from $550 to $7,600 with an overall median price of $2,343. The three South Bend neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Benham at $550, Homer at $550, and Hudson Sterling at $550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South Bend Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Benham$1,137$55020
Homer$1,152$55012
Hudson Sterling$1,152$55023
Pleasant Prairie$1,152$55023
Sterling South$1,152$55022
Pierre Moran$1,162$55024
Southdale$1,162$55026
South Shore Bridge St$1,162$55028
First$1,172$55023
Historic Roosevelt$1,172$55024

Cheapest Available South Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Indian Springs Apartments in the Council Oak neighborhood priced from $864. Castle Point in the Outer East North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Bend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARLISLE1BR,1BA$864
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$865
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$880
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$970
Legacy on MainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1,045
Williamsburg MishawakaOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bend area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1910 Miami St Model at 1910 Miami St, Unit 1910 in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value South Bend apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Residences at Belleville Park starting at $1,458 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Rum Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1910 Miami St, Unit 19101910 Miami St3BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Residences at Belleville Park3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Irish Flats3 Bed3BR,3BA$0.63
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Griffin Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
527 W 6th St, Unit 3527 W 6th St2BR,1BA$1.33
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Legacy on MainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.32

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South Bend, IN
Population: 101,860

Ranked #306

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bend?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $595 to $7,600. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bend ranging from $700 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Bend?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Bend ranges from $700 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,395.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Bend?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Bend range from $750 to $6,309, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $949.

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