Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (43 Rentals)

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property at 407 E South St

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 E South St

South BendIN46601

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Hoffman Hotel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

120 W Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46601
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New Heritage Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Heritage Homes

505 E Broadway StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Hillcrest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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Corby Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corby Homes

1022 Patty LnSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Northshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

1411 Northside BlvdSouth Bend, IN 46615
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Cedar Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Glen

425 S 25th StSouth Bend, IN 46615
Student Housing
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Village Terre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Terre

1512 Rosemary LnSouth Bend, IN 46637
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

*Inactive* Legacy on Main

125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
Student Housing
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property at 516 W 3rd St

$800

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516 W 3rd St

MishawakaIN46544
property at 233 E Broadway St

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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233 E Broadway St

MishawakaIN46545

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100 Center Hi-Rise
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Center Hi-Rise

100 N Center StMishawaka, IN 46544
Senior Living
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The Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

365 W Front StMishawaka, IN 46544
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Swanson Park, South Bend, IN Local Guide

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. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Swanson Park 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
100 Center Hi-Rise1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$861
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$882
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Lower1BR,1BA$890
The Jefferson ApartmentsThe Standard Pennsylvania1BR,1BA$905
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1,000
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,023

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson Park, IN

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swanson Park area is the $1.42 price per square foot President Model at Studebaker Lofts in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $2,244. The second greatest value Swanson Park apartment is the 1912 Miami St Model at 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Studebaker LoftsPresident2BR,2BA$1.42
1912 Miami St, Unit 19101912 Miami St3BR,1.5BA$1.08
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
The 87 - Historical Access2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.54
Irish Row2X22BR,2BA$1.09
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Lower1BR,1BA$1.37
Riverwalk Commons- Student HousingThree Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
100 Center Hi-Rise1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Swanson Park, South Bend, IN

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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Indiana and customized analysis for Central South Bend. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,023.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swanson Park?

The cheapest apartment in Swanson Park is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Swanson Park costs $4,800.

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 134 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 $922 which is $3,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson Park.

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