
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Washington Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (37 Rentals)
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602 E Dayton St

Gemini Apartments

Robertson's Senior Apartments

533 Columbia St

604 E South St

1510 Kinyon Street, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

Emerson Apartments

422 Studebaker St
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1913 W Ewing Ave

906 N Adams St

237 E Victoria St

1428 Kessler Blvd

1425 Miami St

Harter Heights Place

919 E Calvert St

1126 Beale St

129 N St Louis Blvd
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1308 Kinyon St

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1022 Woodward Ave
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main

502 N Arthur St

901 E Washington St

1210 Cedar St

542 N Scott St

Elthan Place

529 S Kenmore St

202 N Chicago St

717 Huey St
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1125 E Calvert St
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 | $1,241 | $700 | $1,750 |
| West Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $725 | $2,534 |
| West Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $750 | $3,175 |
| West Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $1,200 | $4,377 |
| West Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,654 | $2,600 | $6,708 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Washington Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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 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 West Washington apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Emerson Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath 238 SF | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Hill | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Michiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Five Corners | Anderson | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Liberty Tower Residences | Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Washington, IN
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Washington area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1912 Miami St Model at 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 in the in the Bercliff Estates neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Washington 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 Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Miami St, Unit 1910 | 1912 Miami St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Stephenson Mills | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 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 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 $1,214.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Washington?
The cheapest apartment in West Washington is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Washington costs $35,280.
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 101 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 $1,465 which is $33,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Washington.
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