
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (36 Rentals)
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Emerson Apartments

Irish Hills Apartments

1913 W Ewing Ave

237 E Victoria St

1425 Miami St

919 E Calvert St

136 E Woodside St

1505 Leer St
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1165 E Indiana Ave

829 E Dayton St

4005 Addison St

1402 E Fox St

New Heritage Homes

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Clear Water MHC

1929 Greenock St

1928 S Walnut St
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1901 Swygart Ave

1211 E Donald St

1909 Swygart Ave

2114 High St

1729 E Calvert St

216 S Race St

Ironwood Village

807 W 3rd St, Unit Apt 4

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1202 W 7th St

Mill at Ironworks Plaza

River 109

Kensard Manor

100 Center Hi-Rise

725 Grand Blvd

The Avalon

2804 Delaware St

2710 Milburn Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southside Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $1,350 | $1,605 |
| Outer Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $650 | $2,200 |
| Outer Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,000 | $2,915 |
| Outer Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $1,225 | $2,617 |
| Outer Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,811 | $1,765 | $10,000+ |
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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. Irish Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. 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 |
| Irish Hills Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Mill at Ironworks Plaza | A1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| The Mill at Ironworks Plaza II | S1 - Phase II | Studio,1BA | $1,480 |
| 1211 W 6th St | B | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southside, IN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southside area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1912 Miami St Model at 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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 Bercliff Estates 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1211 W 6th St | B | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| River 109 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Irish Hills Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Mill at Ironworks Plaza II | S1 - Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
| Mill at Ironworks Plaza | S1 - Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 324 SF | 1BR,1BA | $4.94 |
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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 61 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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