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property at 834 W Bryan St

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834 W Bryan St

South BendIN46616

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property at 1106 Roosevelt St

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1106 Roosevelt St

South BendIN46616
property at 136 E Woodside St

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136 E Woodside St

South BendIN46614

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South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Bend, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Bend, IN area range in price from $599 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $2,259. The three South Bend neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Scottdale at $885, Historic Roosevelt at $605, and McNaughton at $605. 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
Scottdale$1,150$88511
Historic Roosevelt$1,195$60530
McNaughton$1,195$60533
Pierre Moran$1,195$60528
South Benham$1,195$60510
South Shore Bridge St$1,195$60533
West Central$1,195$60533
First$1,272$60530
Impact$1,272$60530
Southdale$1,272$60528

Cheapest Available South Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Gemini Apartments in the Keller Park neighborhood priced from $654. Robertson's Senior Apartments in the Keller Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Bend apartments for rent:

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
Ironwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Castle PointBalmoral One Bed A 7371BR,1BA$890
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$894
Grey Ridge ApartmentsHorseshoe1BR,1BA$940
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Regency ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1,000
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bend area is the $0.82 price per square foot 402 W Washington St Model at 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Bend apartment is the The Manor Model at The Residences at Belleville Park I and II starting at $1,800 with a $1.32 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.
402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment402 W Washington St1BR,1BA$0.82
The Residences at Belleville Park I and IIThe Manor4BR,2BA$1.32
Griffin Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Georgetown ApartmentsCarlisle1BR,1BA$1.33
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.09
Ironwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Grey Ridge ApartmentsHorseshoe1BR,1BA$1.34
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

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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 South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bend?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $599 to $4,800. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bend ranging from $600 to $7,200.

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 $600 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,713.

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 $780 to $4,377, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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