
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $306 (117 Rentals)
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412 N William St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

305 W Navarre St, Unit 1

508 S St Joseph St

1522 Ottawa Ct

1414 W Washington St

The Jefferson Apartments

Golden Oak Village

Emerson Apartments
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Castle Point

1530 Wilber St

1317 N Adams St

1318 Clover St

1918 Lincoln Way W

Emerald Pointe Apartments

Grey Ridge Apartments

Indian Springs Apartments

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

407 S Eddy St
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840 S Ironwood Dr

2530 Pleasant St

1416 Miami St

1630 S Jackson St

1610 N Johnson St

1145 N Adams St

2012 N Olive St

Harter Heights Place

1108 Diamond Ave

Georgetown Apartments
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1410 O Brien St

736 Lawndale Ave

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1128 Portage Ave, Unit Zzz priv entry/bath all i

1506 N Meade St

The Ivy at Berlin Place

The Lasalle Apartments

Hurwich Farms Apartments

1146 Huey St

1306 N Kaley St

Aurum
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52599 Emmons Rd

The Banks on Riverside

Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments

1202 McKinley Ave

729 S 28th St

709 Napier St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

New Heritage Homes

Hillcrest Apartments
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North Side, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Studio Apartments | $1,268 | $650 | $1,740 |
| North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $654 | $2,534 |
| North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $750 | $3,200 |
| North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $780 | $5,729 |
| North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $599 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side 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 North Side 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 |
| Castle Point | Balmoral One Bed A 737 | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $908 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Indian Springs Apartments | THE OSCEOLA | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| GrandView Flats and Townhomes | Topaz | Studio,1BA | $997 |
| The Addison on Main | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, IN
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side 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 North Side apartment is the Canterbury Model at Georgetown Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Outer East North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side 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 |
| Georgetown Apartments | Canterbury | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| University Edge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Oxbow | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Castle Point | Andorra One Bed B 768 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Indian Springs Apartments | THE OSCEOLA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,028.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?
The cheapest apartment in North Side is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in North Side costs $1,375.
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 79 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 $479 which is $896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Side.
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