Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southside South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 233 E Broadway St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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233 E Broadway St

MishawakaIN46545

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property at 917 Forest Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 7

917 Forest Ave

MishawakaIN46545
property at 136 E Woodside St
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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136 E Woodside St

South BendIN46614

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gemini ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$654
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Emerson Apartments1 bed 1 bath 238 SF1BR,1BA$850
Ironwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Hickory Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$917
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$920
Irish Hills ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$939
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Williamsburg MishawakaOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,016
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside South Bend, IN

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside South Bend area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4X4.5 Model at Irish Row in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Southside South Bend apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Colfax Townhomes starting at $1,875 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Mishawaka 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.
Irish Row4X4.54BR,4.5BA$0.48
Colfax Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.04
The Residences at Belleville Park I and IIThe Manor4BR,2BA$1.06
Grey Ridge ApartmentsBig Bend3BR,1.5BA$1.11
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
Autumn Lakes Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1.35
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Ironwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Gemini ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1.17

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside South Bend

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside South Bend?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Southside South Bend, IN with pricing that ranges from $650 to $5,729. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside South Bend ranging from $500 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside South Bend?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside South Bend ranges from $500 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,529.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southside South Bend?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southside South Bend range from $795 to $5,729, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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