
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (39 Rentals)
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Gemini Apartments

412 N William St

533 Columbia St

Legacy on Main

Indian Springs Apartments

624 W Lasalle Ave

1918 Lincoln Way W
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Riverside North Apartments

Harter Heights Place

1026 W Rose St
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1821 Elwood Ave

1434 Marigold Way

806 S Liberty St

Landings at Notre Dame Family / Grad Housing

727 California Ave

1512 Marine St

629 N Johnson St

1053 Huey St
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1310 Eclipse Pl

1410 Joyce Dr

116 St Paul Pl

127 La Porte Ave

729 N Elmer St

506 S Illinois St

2802 Elwood Ave

1650 Fremont St

237 S Kaley St
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 |
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Near Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $509 | $2,140 |
Near Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $649 | $2,607 |
Near Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $750 | $3,920 |
Near Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $725 | $5,160 |
Near Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,195 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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 Studio unit found at Legacy on Main priced from $800. Indian Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Near Northwest apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Indian Springs Apartments | THE CARLISLE | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Castle Point | Balmoral | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
The LaSalle | Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Riverside North Apartments | Delaware | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
The 87 | Studio - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1032 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
The Foundry | North Wendt | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3x3 Model at University Edge in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Near Northwest apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath- 1032 sqft Model at Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes starting at $1,580 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Council Oak 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. |
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University Edge | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath- 1032 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
The Bend Apartments - Student Housing | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.75 |
Legacy on Main | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
300 East Apartments | 350 - 19 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
The LaSalle | Brandywine | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Castle Point | Andorra | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Indian Springs Apartments | THE CARLISLE | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
The Foundry | North Wendt | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Harter Heights Place | Commander | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear Northwest, South Bend, IN
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Among neighborhoods in South Bend, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Near Northwest Neighborhood in South Bend, IN
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is Indian Springs Apartments which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Near Northwest costs $5,100.
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 57 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 $1,134 which is $3,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northwest.
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