212 E South St
South BendIN46601
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (15 Rentals)
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Robertson's Senior Apartments
211 S Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Gemini Apartments
617 W Washington StSouth Bend, IN 46601
533 Columbia St
South BendIN46601
204 Pagin St
South BendIN46628
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218 E Navarre St
South BendIN46601
1425 Miami St
South BendIN46613
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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
502 N Arthur St
South BendIN46617
542 N Scott St
South BendIN46616
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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 |
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| South Central Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $725 | $1,299 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $725 | $2,432 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $750 | $3,352 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $2,440 | $3,329 |
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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. *Inactive* Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, IN
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.42 price per square foot President Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,244. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the B6 Model at Stephenson Mills starting at $1,499 with a $1.37 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. |
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| Studebaker Lofts | President | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 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 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 18 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
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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 $1,405.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is *Inactive* Legacy on Main which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in South Central costs $2,722.
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 27 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 $1,269 which is $1,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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