Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (42 Rentals)

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136 E Woodside St

South BendIN46614

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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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Hillcrest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

1301 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46617
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

*Inactive* Legacy on Main

125 W Marion StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Elthan Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Elthan Place

132 S Scott StSouth Bend, IN 46601
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Westside, South Bend, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside 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 Westside apartments for rent in South Bend, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gemini ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$654
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Historic Carroll Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Harter Heights PlaceScotsmanStudio,1BA$1,050
The Lasalle ApartmentsThe Liberty1BR,1BA$1,164
Riverside North ApartmentsNiagra1BR,1BA$1,225
Studebaker LoftsChampion1BR,1BA$1,281
300 East Apartments350 - 12Studio,1BA$1,299
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1,502

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, IN

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.82 price per square foot 402 W Washington St Model at 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment in the in the Keller Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the The Manor Model at The Residences at Belleville Park I and II starting at $1,800 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Rum Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment402 W Washington St1BR,1BA$0.82
The Residences at Belleville Park I and IIThe Manor4BR,2BA$1.32
The Soma LoftsThe Co Founder2BR,2BA$2.02
Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1032 sqft2BR,2BA$1.61
Robertson's Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Central High & Stephenson Mills ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.87
Riverside North ApartmentsNiagra1BR,1BA$1.75
The Lasalle ApartmentsThe Liberty1BR,1BA$1.69
Historic Carroll Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Gemini ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1.17

Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in South Bend, IN

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Indiana, including South Bend. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $1,502.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is Gemini Apartments which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in Westside costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?

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 23 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside?

Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $811 which is $1,589 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.

Expert Rental Resources

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