
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (36 Rentals)
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Robertson's Senior Apartments

Legacy on Main

1510 Kinyon Street, Unit Unit 2

624 W Lasalle Ave

1142 N Elmer St

Riverside North Apartments

412 N William St

Harter Heights Place
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The LaSalle

Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments

1537 Anderson Ave

809 S George Ave

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
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429 W Lasalle Ave

617 Portage Ave

417 S Jackson St

1150 Huey St

542 N Scott St

1629 Fremont St

Landings at Notre Dame Family / Grad Housing
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1229 N Johnson St

1325 N Meade St

820 Sherman Ave

1521 Fremont St

1622 Wilber St

743 Diamond Ave

1614 Sibley Ave
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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 | $1,170 | $725 | $1,747 | 
| Near Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $649 | $2,544 | 
| Near Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $750 | $3,146 | 
| Near Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $805 | $4,395 | 
| Near Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,754 | $2,800 | $6,708 | 
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There are currently 36 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 $970. Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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 | $970 | 
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 | 
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 | 
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 | 
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Sheffield | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 | 
| Five Corners | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $1,200 | 
| University Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 | 
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 | 
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 784 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN
As of November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest area is the $2.44 price per square foot 350 - 06 Model at 300 East Apartments in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value Near Northwest apartment is the Waveland Model at The Ivy at Berlin Place starting at $1,634 with a $1.58 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 06 | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 | 
| 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 | 
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 | 
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 | 
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 784 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 | 
| The Hill | 1G | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 | 
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 | 
| University Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 | 
| Harter Heights Place | Commander | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 | 
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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!
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?
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 - 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 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 $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 35 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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