
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN from $300 (27 Rentals)
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Robertson's Senior Apartments

407 E South St

233 N Wellington St

The Square

1826 S Carlisle St
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Historic Carroll Street Apartments

1149 O Brien St

2113 S Meade St

Harter Heights Place

412 N William St

1253 N Meade St
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215 E Donald St

136 E Woodside St

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Historic Rushton Senior Apartments

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*Inactive* Legacy on Main

542 N Scott St

4414 Huron Cir

1106 Portage Ave

1644 N Adams St
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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 | $1,004 | $725 | $1,228 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $725 | $2,432 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $750 | $2,138 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,200 | $1,713 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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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. Historic Carroll Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. 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 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Delaware | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| The Soma Lofts | The Incubator | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Harter Heights Place | Commander | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Stephenson Mills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| Liberty Tower Residences | Classic Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, IN
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $0.88 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 $1,495. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 W Washington St, Unit Historic Downtown 3rd Floor Apartment | 402 W Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| The Residences at Belleville Park I and II | The Manor | 4BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Robertson's Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| The Square | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Riverside North Apartments | Niagra | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Studebaker Lofts | Champion | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Stephenson Mills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Central High & Stephenson Mills Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Historic Carroll Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Lasalle Apartments | The Le Bleu | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 $1,214.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is Historic Carroll Street Apartments which is listed at $1,050, 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 24 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 $522 which is $1,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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