
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (73 Rentals)
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Robertson's Senior Apartments

305 W Navarre St, Unit 1

Emerson Apartments

1515 Miami St

508 S St Joseph St

1318 Clover St

Grey Ridge Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Historic Carroll Street Apartments

407 S Eddy St
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533 Columbia St

107 W Fairview Ave

Harter Heights Place

1165 E Indiana Ave

The Lasalle Apartments

Aurum

1206 McKinley Ave
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The Jefferson Apartments

922 Stanfield St

2112 Miami St

627 N St Peter St

1206 Haney Ave

926 S 33rd St

1225 Miami St

Colfax Hill

The Hill
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1922 E Bowman St

506 S 31st St

300 East Apartments

501 N Eddy St

2500 Topsfield Rd

542 W 4th St

1311 Montgomery Rd

516 W 3rd St

Whispering Pines

Remington Court
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River Park, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $650 | $1,737 |
| River Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $775 | $2,534 |
| River Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $750 | $3,150 |
| River Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,495 | $4,377 |
| River Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $900 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Regency Apartments | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Addison on Main | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Gipper | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Park, IN
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Park 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 River Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at The Addison on Main starting at $1,642 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Mishawaka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Park 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 |
| The Addison on Main | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Gipper | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Regency Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,173.
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 $1,610.
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 31 regular apartments in River Park 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 River Park?
Cheap apartments in River Park have an average cost of $548 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Park.
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