
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $400 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Southside area of South Bend.


1515 Miami St

1318 Clover St

Irish Hills Apartments

1826 S Carlisle St

1416 Miami St

501 E Irvington Ave

2113 S Meade St

136 E Woodside St
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909 E Bowman St

1165 E Indiana Ave

5614 S Main St

New Heritage Homes

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Clear Water MHC

2112 Miami St

3306 E Mishawaka Ave

1213 E Donald St
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1206 Haney Ave

1901 Swygart Ave

2002 Catalpa St

922 Ridgedale Rd

542 W 4th St

1311 Montgomery Rd

516 W 3rd St

Ironwood Village
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838 E 3rd St

1202 W 7th St

1609 Lincolnway W

Autumn Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

118-120 W 8th St

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715 E 12th St, Unit L

Kensard Manor

100 Center Hi-Rise

532 W 6th St
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The Avalon

118 W 8th St
Outer Southside, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southside Studio Apartments | $1,403 | $650 | $1,605 |
| Outer Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $850 | $2,200 |
| Outer Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $800 | $2,648 |
| Outer Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,350 | $3,316 |
| Outer Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Southside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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Cheapest Available Outer Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southside area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerson Apartments priced from $850. Ironwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Outer Southside apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Irish Hills Apartments | Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom Traditional | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| The Mill at Ironworks Plaza II | S1 - Phase II | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Mill at Ironworks Plaza | S1 - Phase II | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Manor | 4BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| 1211 W 6th St | B | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southside, IN
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southside area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Manor Model at The Residences at Belleville Park I and II in the in the Rum Village neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Outer Southside apartment is the B Model at 1211 W 6th St starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mishawaka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Manor | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 1211 W 6th St | B | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom Traditional | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 715 E 12th St, Unit L | 715 E 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Irish Hills Apartments | Front-to-Back One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Mill at Ironworks Plaza | S1 - Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
| The Mill at Ironworks Plaza II | S1 - Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 324 SF | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southside is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southside is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Outer Southside costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southside?
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 Outer Southside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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