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

Legacy on Main

624 W Lasalle Ave

412 N William St

1033 Oak St

1850 Huey St

721 California Ave

1325 N Meade St
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1428 Kessler Blvd

Harter Heights Place

The LaSalle

1511 Carroll St

129 N St Louis Blvd

809 S George Ave

1650 Huey St
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

2012 Lathrop St

2261 N Johnson St

215 E South St

1629 Fremont St
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218 O Brien St

917 Huey St

1508 Hermosa Pl

Landings at Notre Dame Family / Grad Housing

1318 N Johnson St

1428 Kessler Blvd

542 N Scott St

1707 W Sample St
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1622 Wilber St

1106 Portage Ave

1910 N Johnson 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 | $1,154 | $725 | $1,737 |
| Near Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $649 | $2,534 |
| Near Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $750 | $3,128 |
| Near Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $805 | $4,377 |
| Near Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,519 | $2,800 | $6,238 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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 |
| Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | 1BR,1BA | $1,152 |
| Liberty Tower Residences | Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 784 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| University Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The LaSalle | Florentine | 2BR,2BA | $1,329 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN
As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Near Northwest apartment is the B6 Model at Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments starting at $2,303 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Keller Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Waveland | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Harter Heights Place | Avanti | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| The LaSalle | Brandywine | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear Northwest, South Bend, IN
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?
The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is Legacy on Main which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Near Northwest costs $30,693.
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 44 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 $1,519 which is $29,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northwest.
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