
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (69 Rentals)
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The Jefferson Apartments

Emerson Apartments

1515 Miami St

Grey Ridge Apartments

407 S Eddy St

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

501 E Irvington Ave

1705 E Fox St

909 E Bowman St
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Harter Heights Place

533 Columbia St

1165 E Indiana Ave

829 E Dayton St

The Lasalle Apartments

Aurum

The Soma Lofts

919 S 25th St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

New Heritage Homes
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Hillcrest Apartments

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Northshore Apartments

Monroe Park Apartments

Cedar Glen

Village Terre

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922 Stanfield St

627 N St Peter St

1213 E Donald St
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3306 E Mishawaka Ave

1701 E Donald St

1206 Haney Ave

Colfax Hill

The Hill

317 E Indiana Ave

506 S 31st St

1322 Chimes Blvd

300 East Apartments

1729 E Calvert St
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216 S Race St

542 W 4th St

434 W Lawrence St

516 W 3rd St

Pin Oak Manor Apartments

Whispering Pines

Remington Court

724 Elizabeth St, Unit 724

Hickory Village Apartments

Ironwood Village
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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 | $1,239 | $650 | $1,900 |
| Swanson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $625 | $2,950 |
| Swanson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $750 | $3,150 |
| Swanson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $790 | $4,377 |
| Swanson Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $949 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 69 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. Pin Oak Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. 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 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | The Standard Providence | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Hickory Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Horseshoe | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Addison on Main | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Regency Apartments | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson Park, IN
As of July 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 Model at Aurum starting at $1,749 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Council Oak 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 |
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1299 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Regency Apartments | Two Bedroom One and a Half Bath Lower | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Irish Row | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Ironwood Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Grey Ridge Apartments | Horseshoe | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Pin Oak Manor Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Riverwalk Commons- Student Housing | Three Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swanson Park?
The cheapest apartment in Swanson Park is Pin Oak Manor Apartments which is listed at $815, 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 93 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 $775 which is $4,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson Park.
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