
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (32 Rentals)
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The Jefferson

Harter Heights Place

The LaSalle

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108 E 6th St

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Ironwood Village

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Runaway Bay

The Addison on Main

River 109

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Swanson Park, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swanson Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Park Studio Apartments | $1,199 | $725 | $1,979 |
| Swanson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $650 | $2,534 |
| Swanson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $750 | $3,128 |
| Swanson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $790 | $4,377 |
| Swanson Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $949 | $6,238 |
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Cheapest Available Swanson Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swanson Park area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Swanson Park apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | B | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| Regency Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Lower | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| The Jefferson | The Providence | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Runaway Bay | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Addison on Main | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| River 109 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson Park, IN
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swanson Park area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Swanson Park apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Irish Flats starting at $715 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swanson Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Irish Flats | 3 Bed | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
| Williamsburg Mishawaka | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Legacy on Main | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| The 87 | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Regency Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swanson Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Swanson Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swanson Park is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swanson Park?
The cheapest apartment in Swanson Park is Regency Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Swanson Park costs $30,693.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swanson Park?
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 96 regular apartments in Swanson Park 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 Swanson Park?
Cheap apartments in Swanson Park have an average cost of $1,092 which is $29,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson Park.
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