
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

Gemini Apartments

533 Columbia St

Emerson Apartments

1510 Kinyon Street, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

204 Pagin St

422 Studebaker St

906 N Adams St
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1428 Kessler Blvd

1425 Miami St

3905 Ford St

1126 Beale St

532 Blaine Ave

129 N St Louis Blvd

1308 Kinyon St

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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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2014 Lathrop St

2010 Lathrop St

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1022 Woodward Ave
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main

1614 Fremont St

502 N Arthur St

Landings at Notre Dame Family / Grad Housing

542 N Scott St

Elthan Place

202 N Chicago St

717 Huey St

1106 Portage 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 | $1,278 | $725 | $1,750 |
| Near Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $725 | $2,534 |
| Near Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $750 | $3,352 |
| Near Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $800 | $4,377 |
| Near Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $2,000 | $2,940 |
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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. *Inactive* 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 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Five Corners | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 08 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, IN
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest area is the $1.42 price per square foot President Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,244. The second greatest value Near Northwest apartment is the B6 Model at Stephenson Mills starting at $1,499 with a $1.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studebaker Lofts | President | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 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 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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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 $1,203.
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 105 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 $1,551 which is $3,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northwest.
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