Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $306 (71 Rentals)

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property at 1318 Clover St

$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1318 Clover St

South BendIN46615

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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
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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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Colfax Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colfax Hill

525 E Colfax AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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The Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill

511 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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300 East Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

300 East Apartments

300 E LaSalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46617

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property at 542 W 4th St

$650 - $800

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542 W 4th St

MishawakaIN46544
property at 233 E Broadway St

$850

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$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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233 E Broadway St

MishawakaIN46545
property at 917 Forest Ave

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

917 Forest Ave

MishawakaIN46545

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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
Ironwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$920
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Hickory Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$968
Regency ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1,025
Williamsburg MishawakaOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,041
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,050
The Addison on Main1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson Park, IN

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swanson Park 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 Swanson Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Williamsburg Mishawaka starting at $1,804 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Mishawaka 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.
Irish Row4X4.54BR,4.5BA$0.48
Williamsburg MishawakaThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 11392BR,2BA$1.45
The Addison on Main3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.52
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Pin Oak Manor ApartmentsBB2BR,1BA$1.38
Ironwood VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Element @ St Andrews1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Runaway Bay1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.58

Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in South Bend, IN

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swanson Park, South Bend, IN

Ranked #4

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 $1,064.

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 $1,325.

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 40 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 $533 which is $792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson Park.

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