
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (41 Rentals)
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Gemini Apartments

Robertson's Senior Apartments

1414 W Washington St

3009 Prast Blvd

Emerson Apartments

1515 Miami St

1530 Wilber St
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508 S St Joseph St

1318 Clover St

1416 Miami St

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

407 S Eddy St

1106 Roosevelt St

1221 Ford St

412 N William St
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533 Columbia St

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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

New Heritage Homes

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Northshore Apartments

2014 Lathrop St

2254 Huey St

Monroe Park Apartments

*Inactive* Legacy on Main

917 Huey St

922 Stanfield St

627 N St Peter St
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1106 Portage Ave

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Elthan Place

730 N Elmer St

937 Roosevelt St

3022 Hartzer St

1910 N Johnson St

1206 Haney Ave
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210 S Taylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,178 | $725 | $1,900 |
| Near Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $654 | $2,550 |
| Near Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $750 | $3,150 |
| Near Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $780 | $4,377 |
| Near Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $599 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 41 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 1 Bed unit found at Gemini Apartments priced from $654. Robertson's Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Near Northwest apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| 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 | $1,050 |
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Sheffield | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Five Corners | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Hill | SC | Studio,1BA | $1,227 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest 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 Near Northwest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 Model at Aurum starting at $1,749 with a $1.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath- 1032 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Sheffield | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,227.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, 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 37 regular apartments in Near Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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