Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West South Bend Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (17 Rentals)

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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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The Belfry
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Belfry

744 N Notre Dame AveSouth Bend, IN 46617
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West South Bend, South Bend, IN Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Legacy on Main priced from $800. Indian Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable West South Bend apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy on MainStudioStudio,1BA$800
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE CARLISLE1BR,1BA$829
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,000
The LaSalleMichiana1BR,1BA$1,033
Riverside North ApartmentsDelaware2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West South Bend, IN

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West South Bend area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1277 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value West South Bend apartment is the 3x3 Model at University Edge starting at $725 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West South Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aurum2 Bedroom 2 Bath 12772BR,2BA$1.29
University Edge3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Legacy on MainTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
The Residences at Belleville Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Riverside North ApartmentsDelaware2BR,1BA$1.17
The LaSalleBrandywine2BR,2BA$1.60
Golden Oak Village2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.24
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.03
Indian Springs ApartmentsTHE OSCEOLA1BR,1BA$1.33
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West South Bend, South Bend, IN

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in South Bend, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including West South Bend, South Bend, and the greater South Bend area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West South Bend Neighborhood in South Bend, IN

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West South Bend?

The cheapest apartment in West South Bend is Indian Springs Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in West South Bend costs $2,500.

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 11 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 $420 which is $2,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West South Bend.

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