Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (51 Rentals)

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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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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

*Inactive* Legacy on Main

125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
Student Housing
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Colfax Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colfax Hill

525 E Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46617

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The Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill

511 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
Corporate Housing

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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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River Park, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Park area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable River Park apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850
The Jefferson ApartmentsThe Standard Pennsylvania1BR,1BA$905
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upper1BR,1BA$915
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$998
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
The HillSDStudio,1BA$1,150
River Rock ApartmentsKyaniteStudio,1BA$1,150
The Soma LoftsThe IncubatorStudio,1BA$1,152

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Park, IN

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Park area is the $0.88 price per square foot 402 W Washington St Model at 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value River Park apartment is the President Model at Studebaker Lofts starting at $2,244 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Keller Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment402 W Washington St1BR,1BA$0.88
Studebaker LoftsPresident2BR,2BA$1.42
The Addison on Main3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.64
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment1032 E Wayne St1BR,1BA$1.38
Runaway Bay2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.57
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.40
The Jefferson ApartmentsThe Signature Providence1BR,1BA$1.60
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Bend. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Park is under $1,152.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Park?

The cheapest apartment in River Park is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in River Park costs $4,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Park?

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 113 regular apartments in River Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for South Bend, Indiana I am happy to help you find an affordable place to live in this surprisingly vibrant and extremely livable city.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.