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1428 Kessler Blvd

South BendIN46616

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South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Bend, IN

Pricing Updated: 03/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Bend, IN area range in price from $575 to $22,968 with an overall median price of $2,899. The three South Bend neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Benham at $575, Outer Westside at $895, and McNaughton at $575. 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$1,235$5754
Outer Westside$1,397$89513
McNaughton$1,470$57557
Miles$1,470$57562
Outer Central South$1,470$57575
Outer North$1,470$57579
South Shore Bridge St$1,470$57557
West Central$1,470$57554
Willowdale$1,470$57564
First$1,482$57554

Cheapest Available South Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments in the Keller Park neighborhood priced from $750. Emerson Apartments in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Bend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Lower1BR,1BA$890
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$908
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$940
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$986
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$993
The Jefferson ApartmentsThe Standard Providence1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bend area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Colfax Townhomes in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value South Bend apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at The Addison on Main starting at $1,368 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates 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.
Colfax Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$0.92
The Addison on Main2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Griffin Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
52152 Friars Ct52152 Friars Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Lakeview Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Legacy on MainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
303 W Lawrence St303 W Lawrence St2BR,1BA$1.25
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bend?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $649 to $19,398. There are also 139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bend ranging from $925 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 $925 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,507.

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 $715 to $14,086, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $949.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Expert List: South Bends 7 Most Livable and Affordable Neighborhoods

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