
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $306 (49 Rentals)
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412 N William St

Robertson's Senior Apartments

516 W Calvert St

305 W Navarre St, Unit 1

508 S St Joseph St

1414 W Washington St

1530 Wilber St

1317 N Adams St
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1918 Lincoln Way W

1826 S Carlisle St

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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

136 E Woodside St

1630 S Jackson St

107 W Fairview Ave

2113 S Meade St

1610 N Johnson St
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1145 N Adams St

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1108 Diamond Ave

1410 O Brien St

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

736 Lawndale Ave

The Residences at Belleville Park I and II

1506 N Meade St

The Ivy at Berlin Place
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The Lasalle Apartments

1146 Huey St

1306 N Kaley St

Hoffman Hotel Apartments

Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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Washington Dunbar Homes

*Inactive* Legacy on Main
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922 Stanfield St

4414 Huron Cir

1525 N Olive St

806 N Brookfield St

Elthan Place

129 La Porte Ave

55363 Lexington Ave

1236 Terrace Ave

202 N Brookfield St
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602 Dundee St

511 W Jefferson Blvd

2806 Hartzer St

1117 College St
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 | $1,144 | $675 | $1,655 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $654 | $2,432 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $750 | $3,200 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $795 | $5,729 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Apartments | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Gallery | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| The Banks on Riverside | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 300 East Apartments | 350 - 12 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Florentine | 2BR,2BA | $1,329 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Stephenson Mills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, IN
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.59 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft Model at Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes in the in the Council Oak neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the The Gallery Model at The Residences at Belleville Park I and II starting at $1,110 with a $1.11 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1020 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Gallery | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Harter Heights Place | Avanti | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Studebaker Lofts | Scotsman Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| 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 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 $1,355.
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 $1,600.
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 33 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 $574 which is $1,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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