Average Rent in South Bend IN
10 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,576/mo
Cheapest
$975/mo
Properties
10
Units
8
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in South Bend IN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
South Bend IN Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Central Management Realty
3055 Edison Rd, South Bend
The 87
1924 Victory March Wy, South Bend
GrandView Flats and Townhomes of Mishawaka
210 Perspective Dr, Granger
Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes
3224 Ardmore Trail, South Bend
Hickory Village Apartments
4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka
Hurwich Farms Apartments
2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend
Irish Hills Apartments
4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Management Realty 3055 Edison Rd, South Bend | $975 | $1,715 | $1.67 | 3.7 | 5 |
| 2 | The 87 1924 Victory March Wy, South Bend | $1,215 | $1,343 | -- | 4.8 | 3 |
| 3 | GrandView Flats and Townhomes of Mishawaka 210 Perspective Dr, Granger | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 | 0 |
| 4 | Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes 3224 Ardmore Trail, South Bend | -- | -- | -- | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Hickory Village Apartments 4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 | 0 |
| 6 | Hurwich Farms Apartments 2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 | 0 |
| 7 | Irish Hills Apartments 4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Central Management Realty
3.73055 Edison Rd, South Bend
The 87
4.81924 Victory March Wy, South Bend
GrandView Flats and Townhomes of Mishawaka
3.7210 Perspective Dr, Granger
Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Apartment Homes
43224 Ardmore Trail, South Bend
Hickory Village Apartments
4.34312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka
Hurwich Farms Apartments
4.62701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend
South Bend IN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in South Bend IN is $1,576 per month, based on 8 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $975 at Central Management Realty to $1,215 at The 87.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | $975/mo | $975/mo | 1 |
| 3 Bed | $1,900/mo | $1,450/mo | 4 |
| 4 Bed | $1,343/mo | $1,215/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in South Bend IN, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in South Bend IN averages $1,576/mo. At the local median household income of $52,512, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 runs 58% 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
$63,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,576/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in South Bend IN is $52,512 , about 31% 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) | $1,576 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $733 |
| Healthcare | $357 |
| Other goods and services | $572 |
| Estimated total | $4,057/mo |
Population
102,866
Median household income
$52,512
Census median rent
$1,000/mo
Rent as % of income
31.3%
Median age
33.9
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $1,710 | +9% | 7 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $1,115 | -29% | 7 |
| Evansville, IN | $945 | -40% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Bend IN?
The average rent in South Bend IN is $1,576 per month, based on 8 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in South Bend IN?
The lowest available rent in South Bend IN starts at $975 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South Bend IN?
2-bedroom apartments in South Bend IN average $975/mo. Units start from $975/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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