
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Near Northwest area of South Bend.


Gemini Apartments

407 E South St

Emerson Apartments

233 N Wellington St

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

Harter Heights Place
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1126 Beale St

412 N William St

1253 N Meade St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

New Heritage Homes

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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Northshore Apartments

2014 Lathrop St

Monroe Park Apartments

*Inactive* Legacy on Main

806 South Bend Ave

627 N St Peter St
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542 N Scott St

1106 Portage Ave

929 Beale St

Landings at Notre Dame Family / Grad Housing

1709 Huey St

1644 N Adams St

Elthan Place
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729 N Elmer St

3220 Vermont Pl
Near Northwest, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near Northwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,152 | $725 | $1,795 |
| Near Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $725 | $2,534 |
| Near Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $750 | $3,128 |
| Near Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $780 | $4,377 |
| Near Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $777 | $3,375 |
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Cheapest Available Near Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northwest area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Near Northwest apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Delaware | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Five Corners | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest apartment is the 1032 E Wayne St Model at 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| University Edge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Studebaker Lofts | Champion | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear Northwest, South Bend, IN
Ranked #22
Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Near Northwest, South Bend, and the greater South Bend area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Northwest is under $1,204.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Near Northwest costs $4,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Northwest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 54 regular apartments in Near Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near Northwest?
Cheap apartments in Near Northwest have an average cost of $1,279 which is $3,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northwest.
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