
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (15 Rentals)
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510 S St Joseph St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

533 Columbia St

508 S St Joseph St
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1033 Oak St

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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 | $1,217 | $725 | $1,399 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $649 | $2,345 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $750 | $2,895 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $2,900 | $3,350 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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. Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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 |
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 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 March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.74 price per square foot B6 Model at Stephenson Mills in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the Waveland Model at The Ivy at Berlin Place starting at $1,634 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Keller Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Waveland | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 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 |
| Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Legacy on Main which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in South Central costs $3,043.
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 31 regular apartments in South Central 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 South Central?
Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $1,167 which is $1,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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