# Average Rent in South Bend, IN

> How much is rent in South Bend, IN? $1,112 median across 112 units in 6 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 6, 2026

## What is the average rent in South Bend, IN?

The average listed apartment rent in South Bend, IN is $1,162 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 112 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

6 apartment buildings, 112 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,162/mo

median $1,112

[-6.4% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/trends/)

Cheapest

$868/mo

Hickory Village Apartments

Properties

6

tracked daily

Units

112

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 6 properties in South Bend, IN.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,242

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in South Bend, IN over the last 3 months. Started at $1,324, ended at $1,242.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,324 |
| Aug | 1,310 |
| Aug | 1,289 |
| Aug | 1,330 |
| Sep | 1,324 |
| Sep | 1,320 |
| Sep | 1,308 |
| Sep | 1,317 |
| Oct | 1,314 |
| Oct | 1,274 |
| Oct | 1,306 |
| Oct | 1,309 |
| Oct | 1,247 |
| Nov | 1,242 |

[Full South Bend, IN price history](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## South Bend, IN Rent Prices

All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.3 (539)](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/hickory-village-apartments-south-bend-in/): Hickory Village Apartments 4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA From $868/mo Avg $1,036 42 units

[#2 4.1 (754)](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/irish-hills-apartments-south-bend-in/): Irish Hills Apartments 4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend, IN 46614, USA From $964/mo Avg $1,152 44 units

[#3 4.9 (120)](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/sell-my-house-fast-south-bend-nk-developments-south-bend-in/): Sell My House Fast South Bend \| NK Developments 120 S Hill St, South Bend, IN 46617, USA From $1,000/mo Avg $1,000 1 units

[#4 4 (13)](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/heritage-place-at-lasalle-square-apartment-homes-south-bend-in/): Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes 3224 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628, USA From $1,136/mo Avg $1,136 2 units

[#5 4.6 (221)](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/hurwich-farms-apartments-south-bend-in/): Hurwich Farms Apartments 2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend, IN 46628, USA From $1,151/mo Avg $1,267 17 units

[#6 3.3 (13)](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/studebaker-lofts-south-bend-in/): Studebaker Lofts 108 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA From $1,597/mo Avg $1,859 6 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Hickory Village Apartments 4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/hickory-village-apartments-south-bend-in/) | $868 | $1,036 | $1.77/ft² | 4.3 (539) | 42 |
| 2 | [Irish Hills Apartments 4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend, IN 46614, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/irish-hills-apartments-south-bend-in/) | $964 | $1,152 | $1.59/ft² | 4.1 (754) | 44 |
| 3 | [Sell My House Fast South Bend \| NK Developments 120 S Hill St, South Bend, IN 46617, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/sell-my-house-fast-south-bend-nk-developments-south-bend-in/) | $1,000 | $1,000 | -- | 4.9 (120) | 1 |
| 4 | [Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes 3224 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/heritage-place-at-lasalle-square-apartment-homes-south-bend-in/) | $1,136 | $1,136 | $1.47/ft² | 4 (13) | 2 |
| 5 | [Hurwich Farms Apartments 2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend, IN 46628, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/hurwich-farms-apartments-south-bend-in/) | $1,151 | $1,267 | $1.59/ft² | 4.6 (221) | 17 |
| 6 | [Studebaker Lofts 108 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/studebaker-lofts-south-bend-in/) | $1,597 | $1,859 | $1.65/ft² | 3.3 (13) | 6 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/)

[Hickory Village Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/hickory-village-apartments-south-bend-in/): ![Hickory Village Apartments apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6973?w=600) 4.3 (539) 4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA From $868/mo 42 units

[Irish Hills Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/irish-hills-apartments-south-bend-in/): ![Irish Hills Apartments apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6966?w=600) 4.1 (754) 4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend, IN 46614, USA From $964/mo 44 units

[Sell My House Fast South Bend \| NK Developments](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/sell-my-house-fast-south-bend-nk-developments-south-bend-in/): ![Sell My House Fast South Bend \| NK Developments apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6970?w=600) 4.9 (120) 120 S Hill St, South Bend, IN 46617, USA From $1,000/mo 1 units

[Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/heritage-place-at-lasalle-square-apartment-homes-south-bend-in/): ![Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6958?w=600) 4 (13) 3224 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628, USA From $1,136/mo 2 units

[Hurwich Farms Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/hurwich-farms-apartments-south-bend-in/): ![Hurwich Farms Apartments apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6968?w=600) 4.6 (221) 2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend, IN 46628, USA From $1,151/mo 17 units

[Studebaker Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/studebaker-lofts-south-bend-in/): ![Studebaker Lofts apartments in South Bend, IN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6972?w=600) 3.3 (13) 108 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA From $1,597/mo 6 units

[Browse all South Bend, IN apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/)

By Area

## South Bend, IN neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[South Bend 46628 2](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Bend%2046628)[West Washington 2](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Washington)[Mishawaka 46545 1](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/?neighborhood=Mishawaka%2046545)[Northeast South Bend 1](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/?neighborhood=Northeast%20South%20Bend)[South Bend 46614 1](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Bend%2046614)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the South Bend, IN rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/rent-map/)

## South Bend, IN Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in South Bend, IN is **$1,162 per month**, based on 112 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $868 at Hickory Village Apartments to $2,247 at Studebaker Lofts.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $913/mo | $868/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,096/mo | $946/mo | 63 |
| 2 Bed | $1,284/mo | $1,075/mo | 41 |
| 3 Bed | $1,997/mo | $1,997/mo | 1 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in South Bend, IN, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in South Bend, IN averages **$1,096/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,284/mo**. At the local median household income of **$52,512**, that works out to **27% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in South Bend, IN at **$1,000/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/trends/) runs **16% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in South Bend, IN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Bend, IN?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$46,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,162/mo.

Comfortable income

$56,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($868/mo), you need to earn at least **$35,000/year**.

Median household income in South Bend, IN is **$52,512** , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in South Bend, IN

Overall prices in South Bend, IN runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by South Bend, IN's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,162 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $733 |
| Healthcare | $357 |
| Other goods and services | $572 |
| Estimated total | $3,643/mo |

Population

102,866

Median household income

$52,512

Census median rent

$1,000/mo

Census rent burden

31.3%

Median age

33.9

Mean commute

20 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in Indiana

How South Bend, IN rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs South Bend, IN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Greenwood, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/greenwood-in/) | $1,343 | +16% | -6.1% | 36 |
| [Fishers, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/fishers-in/) | $2,014 | +73% | +1.8% | 14 |
| [Westfield, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/westfield-in/) | $1,869 | +61% | +6.4% | 13 |
| [Terre Haute, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/terre-haute-in/) | $1,305 | +12% | -3.5% | 12 |
| [Indianapolis, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/indianapolis-in/) | $1,739 | +50% | +5.8% | 11 |
| [Kokomo, IN](https://average-rent.com/city/kokomo-in/) | $1,116 | -4% | -2.2% | 11 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in South Bend, IN?

The average listed apartment rent in South Bend, IN is $1,162 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 112 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in South Bend, IN?

The median asking rent in South Bend, IN is $1,112 per month, computed from 112 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,162/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in South Bend, IN?

The lowest available rent in South Bend, IN starts at $868 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN?

1-bedroom apartments in South Bend, IN average $1,096/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $946/mo across 63 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN?

2-bedroom apartments in South Bend, IN average $1,284/mo. Units start from $1,075/mo across 41 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in South Bend, IN

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/south-bend-in/trends/)

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