
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $306 (117 Rentals)
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412 N William St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

305 W Navarre St, Unit 1

508 S St Joseph St

2011 S Ironwood Dr, Unit A

1522 Ottawa Ct

1414 W Washington St

The Jefferson Apartments

Emerson Apartments
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1515 Miami St

1530 Wilber St

The Square

1918 Lincoln Way W

1318 Clover St

Irish Hills Apartments

1826 S Carlisle St

Grey Ridge Apartments

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

407 S Eddy St
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2530 Pleasant St

136 E Woodside St

1317 N Adams St

840 S Ironwood Dr

1416 Miami St

1630 S Jackson St

107 W Fairview Ave

2113 S Meade St

1610 N Johnson St

1145 N Adams St
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2012 N Olive St

Harter Heights Place

1108 Diamond Ave

1410 O Brien St

736 Lawndale Ave

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1128 Portage Ave, Unit Zzz priv entry/bath all i

1506 N Meade St

5614 S Main St

The Lasalle Apartments

1146 Huey St
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1306 N Kaley St

Aurum

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

New Heritage Homes

2120 Miami St

Hillcrest Apartments

The Summit Ford Apartments

Corby Homes

Washington Dunbar Homes
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Southside South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside South Bend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside South Bend Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $650 | $1,740 |
| Southside South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $654 | $2,534 |
| Southside South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $750 | $3,200 |
| Southside South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $795 | $5,729 |
| Southside South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,450 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Gemini Apartments priced from $654. Robertson's Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Southside South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| 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 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Irish Hills Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Williamsburg Mishawaka | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
| The Addison on Main | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside South Bend, IN
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside South Bend area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Manor Model at The Residences at Belleville Park I and II in the in the Rum Village neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Southside South Bend apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum starting at $1,649 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Manor | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Oxbow | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Autumn Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Williamsburg Mishawaka | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,034.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside South Bend?
The cheapest apartment in Southside South Bend is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in Southside South Bend costs $1,400.
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 67 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 $486 which is $914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside South Bend.
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