
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (41 Rentals)
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Robertson's Senior Apartments

Gemini Apartments

218 E Navarre St

533 Columbia St

1510 Kinyon Street, Unit 2, Unit 2

Golden Oak Village

204 Pagin St
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Indian Springs Apartments

422 Studebaker St

1913 W Ewing Ave

906 N Adams St

237 E Victoria St

1428 Kessler Blvd

1425 Miami St
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Harter Heights Place

3905 Ford St

919 E Calvert St

1126 Beale St

532 Blaine Ave

136 E Woodside St

1308 Kinyon St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments
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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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The Summit Ford Apartments

Washington Dunbar Homes

2014 Lathrop St

Monroe Park Apartments

1022 Woodward Ave
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main

1614 Fremont St

4414 Huron Cir

Landings at Notre Dame Family / Grad Housing

542 N Scott St

Elthan Place

717 Huey St

202 N Chicago St
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1106 Portage Ave
West South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West South Bend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West South Bend Studio Apartments | $1,136 | $725 | $1,299 |
| West South Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $675 | $2,432 |
| West South Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $725 | $3,352 |
| West South Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $800 | $3,329 |
| West South Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,765 | $2,940 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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Cheapest Available West South Bend Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West South Bend area of South Bend, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Robertson's Senior Apartments priced from $750. *Inactive* Legacy on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Indian Springs Apartments | THE JASPER | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 08 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Harter Heights Place | Commander | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West South Bend, IN
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West South Bend 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 West South Bend 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 West South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studebaker Lofts | President | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Hurwich Farms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 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 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Harter Heights Place | Commander | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West South Bend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West South Bend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West South Bend is under $1,203.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West South Bend?
The cheapest apartment in West South Bend is *Inactive* Legacy on Main which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in West South Bend costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West South Bend?
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 46 regular apartments in West South Bend 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 West South Bend?
Cheap apartments in West South Bend have an average cost of $892 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West South Bend.
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