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Robertson's Senior Apartments
211 S Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (14 Rentals)
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Gemini Apartments
617 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
407 E South St
South BendIN46601
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Historic Carroll Street Apartments
629 S Carroll StSouth Bend, IN 46601
1425 Miami St
South BendIN46613
412 N William St
South BendIN46601
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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
501 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Washington Dunbar Homes
118 N Walnut StSouth Bend, IN 46628
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Monroe Park Apartments
526 Fellows StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
542 N Scott St
South BendIN46616
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Elthan Place
132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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South Central, South Bend, IN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Studio Apartments | $996 | $725 | $1,228 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $725 | $2,432 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $750 | $2,138 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,500 | $3,222 |
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Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Historic Carroll Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, IN
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central 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 South Central apartment is the 1032 E Wayne St Model at 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment starting at $1,350 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Studebaker Lofts | Champion | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Stephenson Mills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Best Local Schools in South Central, South Bend, IN
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
South Bend Community Sch Corp
Public School - Grades 9-12 (187)
1 out of 10
Jefferson Traditional School
South Bend Community Sch Corp
Public School - Grades 6-8 (516)
4 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Historic Carroll Street Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in South Central costs $1,605.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?
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 10 regular apartments in South Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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