Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (50 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,200

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1020 Emerson Ave

South BendIN46615

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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Heritage Homes

505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Hillcrest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Corby Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corby Homes

1022 Patty LnSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Northshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Village Terre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Terre

1512 Rosemary LnSouth Bend, IN 46637
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Cedar Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Glen

425 S 25th StSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Elthan Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Elthan Place

132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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100 Center Hi-Rise
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Center Hi-Rise

100 N Center StMishawaka, IN 46544
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

365 W Front StMishawaka, IN 46544
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North Side, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Indian Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARLISLE1BR,1BA$879
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$880
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Lower1BR,1BA$890
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$931
Castle PointBalmoral1BR,1BA$975
The JeffersonThe Providence1BR,1BA$995
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, IN

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $0.63 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Irish Flats in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $715. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the 1032 E Wayne St Model at 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Irish Flats3 Bed3BR,3BA$0.63
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment1032 E Wayne St1BR,1BA$1.38
18049 Crownhill Dr, Unit A18049 Crownhill Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Legacy on MainTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Castle PointAndorra1BR,1BA$1.42
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE OSCEOLA1BR,1BA$1.40
528 W 4th St528 W 4th St1BR,1BA$1.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including South Bend. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Side is under $1,033.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?

The cheapest apartment in North Side is Indian Springs Apartments which is listed at $879, while the average apartment in North Side costs $30,693.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Side?

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 106 regular apartments in North Side 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 North Side?

Cheap apartments in North Side have an average cost of $1,039 which is $29,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Expert List: South Bends 7 Most Livable and Affordable Neighborhoods

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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