
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Park Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $700 (12 Rentals)


Robertson's Senior Apartments

Harter Heights Place

The Soma Lofts

Five Corners

300 East Apartments
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The Hill

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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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Pet Friendly LifestyleSwanson Park, South Bend, IN
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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 Hickory Village Apartments which is listed at $868, 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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