
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (56 Rentals)
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602 E Dayton St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

533 Columbia St

604 E South St

Emerson Apartments

3312 E Mishawaka Ave

Grey Ridge Apartments

The Jefferson Apartments

237 E Victoria St
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1425 Miami St

Harter Heights Place

919 E Calvert St

129 N St Louis Blvd

1160 E Indiana Ave

The Soma Lofts

The Lasalle Apartments

Five Corners

529 E Victoria St

Aurum
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300 East Apartments

1505 Leer St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

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Cedar Glen

Village Terre
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main

1210 Cedar St

1125 E Calvert St

Colfax Hill

The Hill

1409 E Dubail Ave

925 Cedar St

611 E Bronson St

1211 E Donald St

Whispering Pines
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Remington Court

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Ironwood Village

Regency Apartments

212 E Mishawaka Ave

807 W 3rd St, Unit Apt 4

Pin Oak Manor Apartments

1009 Division St, Unit 1009 N. Division

The Addison on Main

Runaway Bay
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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 | $1,312 | $700 | $1,750 |
| Swanson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $800 | $2,534 |
| Swanson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $750 | $3,352 |
| Swanson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $715 | $4,377 |
| Swanson Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $949 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $869 |
| Regency Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| The Addison on Main | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Standard Providence | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Harter Heights Place | Scotsman | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson Park, IN
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swanson Park 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 Swanson Park 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 Swanson Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Runaway Bay | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Regency Apartments | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath Upper | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | BB | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
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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 $1,150.
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 $5,100.
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 185 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 $1,125 which is $3,975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson Park.
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