
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (129 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southside South Bend area of South Bend.


533 Columbia St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

Gemini Apartments

407 E South St

802 S 27th St

Emerson Apartments

233 N Wellington St

The Square

The Jefferson Apartments
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Irish Hills Apartments

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

501 E Irvington Ave

3905 Ford St

Harter Heights Place

1648 N Elmer St

919 E Calvert St

1126 Beale St

532 Blaine Ave
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1141 Fremont St

136 E Woodside St

Riverside North Apartments

The Ivy at Berlin Place

208 S Bendix Dr

The Soma Lofts

The Lasalle Apartments

1165 E Indiana Ave

215 E Donald St

1149 O Brien St
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909 E Bowman St

Five Corners

513 S Edison Ave

Aurum

Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments

601 S Chicago St

1210 N Johnson St

3014 Sunnymede Ave

736 Lawndale Ave

Hoffman Hotel Apartments
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New Heritage Homes

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

The Summit Ford Apartments

Corby Homes

Washington Dunbar Homes

Northshore Apartments

2014 Lathrop St

Monroe Park Apartments

Cedar Glen
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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 | $1,215 | $600 | $2,159 |
| Southside South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $650 | $2,534 |
| Southside South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $750 | $3,128 |
| Southside South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $790 | $4,377 |
| Southside South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $949 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 129 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 100 Center Hi-Rise | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $882 |
| Regency Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Lower | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Standard Pennsylvania | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Irish Hills Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Studebaker Lofts | President | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Manor | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 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 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Regency Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,000.
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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