
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (32 Rentals)
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Robertson's Senior Apartments

218 E Navarre St

533 Columbia St

1510 Kinyon Street, Unit 2, Unit 2

204 Pagin St

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422 Studebaker St

1913 W Ewing Ave

906 N Adams St

237 E Victoria St

1428 Kessler Blvd

Harter Heights Place

3905 Ford St

532 Blaine Ave
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1308 Kinyon St

136 E Woodside St

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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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1022 Woodward Ave
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*Inactive* Legacy on Main

1614 Fremont St

4414 Huron Cir

542 N Scott St

Elthan Place

717 Huey St

202 N Chicago St

1106 Portage Ave
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Westside, South Bend, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $1,136 | $725 | $1,299 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $675 | $2,432 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $725 | $3,352 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,200 | $3,224 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $1,765 | $1,765 |
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside 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 Westside 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 |
| 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 |
| Liberty Tower Residences | Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, IN
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside 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 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| *Inactive* Legacy on Main | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 18 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 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 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is *Inactive* Legacy on Main which is listed at $1,000, 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 41 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 $1,133 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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