
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Washington Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $306 (50 Rentals)
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412 N William St

1414 W Washington St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

508 S St Joseph St

516 W Calvert St

305 W Navarre St, Unit 1

1522 Ottawa Ct

Emerson Apartments

1530 Wilber St
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1317 N Adams St

1918 Lincoln Way W

1318 Clover St

1826 S Carlisle St

407 S Eddy St

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

1416 Miami St

1630 S Jackson St

107 W Fairview Ave

2113 S Meade St
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1610 N Johnson St

1145 N Adams St

2012 N Olive St

Harter Heights Place

1108 Diamond Ave

1410 O Brien St

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1128 Portage Ave, Unit Zzz priv entry/bath all i

736 Lawndale Ave

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments
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2120 Miami St

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922 Stanfield St

1213 E Fox St

627 N St Peter St
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1206 Haney Ave

1525 N Olive St

Elthan Place

614 E Fairview Ave

1030 W Beale St

1236 Terrace Ave

938 Roosevelt St

1225 Miami St

129 La Porte Ave

1910 N Johnson St
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West Washington, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Washington Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $675 | $1,737 |
| West Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $654 | $2,534 |
| West Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $750 | $3,200 |
| West Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $795 | $5,729 |
| West Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,000 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available West Washington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Washington area of South Bend, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Gemini Apartments priced from $654. Robertson's Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Washington apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Banks on Riverside | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Florentine | 2BR,2BA | $1,329 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Washington, IN
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Washington area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 Model at Aurum in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value West Washington apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft Model at Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Council Oak neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1139 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 1032 E Wayne St, Unit 323 S. Eddy - 2nd floor apartment | 1032 E Wayne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Harter Heights Place | Avanti | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Florentine | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Ivy at Berlin Place | Sheffield | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 1128 Portage Ave, Unit Zzz priv entry/bath all i | 1128 Portage Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Washington is under $1,329.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Washington?
The cheapest apartment in West Washington is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in West Washington costs $1,649.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Washington?
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 41 regular apartments in West Washington 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 Washington?
Cheap apartments in West Washington have an average cost of $866 which is $783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Washington.
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