Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (132 Rentals)

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property at 212 E South St

$700

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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212 E South St

South BendIN46601

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property at 1428 Kessler Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1428 Kessler Blvd

South BendIN46616

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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 1505 Leer St

$1,200

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$1,200
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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1505 Leer St

South BendIN46613
property at 2913 Fredrickson St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2913 Fredrickson St

South BendIN46628

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property at 3014 Sunnymede Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3014 Sunnymede Ave

South BendIN46615
property at 1402 E Fox St

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1402 E Fox St

South BendIN46613
property at 601 S 31st St

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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601 S 31st St

South BendIN46615
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120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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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. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$869
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upper1BR,1BA$915
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$973
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$991
The Jefferson ApartmentsThe Standard Providence1BR,1BA$995
*Inactive* Legacy on MainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1,000
The HillSDStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside South Bend, IN

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside South Bend area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1912 Miami St Model at 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southside South Bend 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 Southside South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1912 Miami St, Unit 19101912 Miami St3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Stephenson MillsB62BR,1BA$1.37
1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment1032 E Wayne St1BR,1BA$1.38
Runaway Bay2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
*Inactive* Legacy on MainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.40
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96

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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 $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southside South Bend is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Southside South Bend costs $3,750.

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 209 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 $988 which is $2,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside South Bend.

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