Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (129 Rentals)

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property at 407 E South St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 E South St

South BendIN46601

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property at 136 E Woodside St

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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136 E Woodside St

South BendIN46614

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property at 601 S Chicago St

$1,250

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$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 20

601 S Chicago St

South BendIN46619
property at 3014 Sunnymede Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 3

3014 Sunnymede Ave

South BendIN46615
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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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Cedar Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Glen

425 S 25th StSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Southside South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside South Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside South Bend area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Pin Oak Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Southside South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$815
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850
100 Center Hi-Rise1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$861
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$882
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Lower1BR,1BA$890
The Jefferson ApartmentsThe Standard Pennsylvania1BR,1BA$905
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside South Bend, IN

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside South Bend 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 Southside South Bend 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 Southside South Bend 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 Residences at Belleville Park I and IIThe Manor4BR,2BA$1.32
1912 Miami St, Unit 19101912 Miami St3BR,1.5BA$1.08
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment1032 E Wayne St1BR,1BA$1.38
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.09
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.40
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Southside South Bend, South Bend, IN

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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Indiana, including South Bend. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside South Bend Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside South Bend?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside South Bend is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside South Bend?

The cheapest apartment in Southside South Bend is Pin Oak Manor Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Southside South Bend costs $23,346.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside South Bend?

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 161 regular apartments in Southside South Bend 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 Southside South Bend?

Cheap apartments in Southside South Bend have an average cost of $809 which is $22,537 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside South Bend.

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