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property at 407 E South St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 E South St

South BendIN46601
property at 233 E Broadway St

$850

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$850
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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233 E Broadway St

MishawakaIN46545

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property at 136 E Woodside St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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136 E Woodside St

South BendIN46614

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property at 601 S Chicago St

$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 20

601 S Chicago St

South BendIN46619

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South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South Bend, IN

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the South Bend, IN area range in price from $750 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $1,610. The three South Bend neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are LaSalle Park at $871, Woodlawn at $1,050, and Baker Park at $768. 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
LaSalle Park$1,010$8711
Woodlawn$1,250$1,0503
Baker Park$1,420$7688
Beardsley$1,420$7688
Bower$1,420$7687
Christiana Creek$1,420$7687
Downtown Elkhart$1,420$7688
East Jackson$1,420$7688
First$1,420$7687
Goshen Ave$1,420$7688

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. Pin Oak Manor Apartments in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. 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
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$815
The JeffersonThe Standard Providence1BR,1BA$829
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850
100 Center Hi-Rise1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$861
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$870
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Lower1BR,1BA$890
Irish Hills ApartmentsStandard One Bedroom1BR,1BA$894
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$905
Grey Ridge ApartmentsHorseshoe1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bend area is the $0.88 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 $1,495. 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$0.88
The Residences at Belleville Park I and IIThe Manor4BR,2BA$1.32
1912 Miami St, Unit 19101912 Miami St3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 12992BR,2BA$1.35
University Edge2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.09
The Square2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Grey Ridge ApartmentsHorseshoe1BR,1BA$1.34
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 230 Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $650 to $11,553. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bend ranging from $750 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 $750 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,449.

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 $11,553, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $871 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $777.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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