Average Rent in South Bend, IN
6 apartment buildings, 31 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,493/mo
market average
Cheapest
$871/mo
Hickory Village Apartments
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
31
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 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 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hickory Village Apartments
4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA
Irish Hills Apartments
4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Hurwich Farms Apartments
2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
The 87
1924 Victory March Wy, South Bend, IN 46637, USA
Studebaker Lofts
108 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
Central Management Realty
3055 Edison Rd, South Bend, IN 46615, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory Village Apartments 4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA | $871 | $945 | $1.66 | 4.3 (539) | 3 |
| 2 | Irish Hills Apartments 4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend, IN 46614, USA | $919 | $1,156 | $1.57 | 4.1 (754) | 9 |
| 3 | Hurwich Farms Apartments 2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend, IN 46628, USA | $1,201 | $1,312 | $1.62 | 4.6 (221) | 3 |
| 4 | The 87 1924 Victory March Wy, South Bend, IN 46637, USA | $1,215 | $1,343 | -- | 4.8 (116) | 3 |
| 5 | Studebaker Lofts 108 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA | $1,281 | $1,815 | $1.78 | 3.3 (13) | 9 |
| 6 | Central Management Realty 3055 Edison Rd, South Bend, IN 46615, USA | $1,750 | $2,188 | $1.43 | 3.7 (53) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Hickory Village Apartments
4.3 (539)4312 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA
Irish Hills Apartments
4.1 (754)4245 Irish Hills Dr, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Hurwich Farms Apartments
4.6 (221)2701 Appaloosa Ln, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
The 87
4.8 (116)1924 Victory March Wy, South Bend, IN 46637, USA
Studebaker Lofts
3.3 (13)108 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
Central Management Realty
3.7 (53)3055 Edison Rd, South Bend, IN 46615, USA
South Bend, IN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in South Bend, IN is $1,493 per month, based on 31 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $871 at Hickory Village Apartments to $1,750 at Central Management Realty.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $871/mo | $871/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,173/mo | $889/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,540/mo | $1,075/mo | 12 |
| 3 Bed | $2,234/mo | $1,750/mo | 5 |
| 4 Bed | $1,343/mo | $1,215/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 one-bedroom rent in South Bend, IN averages $1,173/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,540/mo. At the local median household income of $52,512, that works out to 34% 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 49% 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
$60,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,493/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($871/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in South Bend, IN is $52,512 , about 27% 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) | $1,493 |
| Utilities | $307 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $733 |
| Healthcare | $357 |
| Other goods and services | $572 |
| Estimated total | $3,974/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Indiana
How South Bend, IN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs South Bend, IN | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, IN | $1,910 | +28% | 9 |
| Carmel, IN | $1,714 | +15% | 9 |
| Bloomington, IN | $1,827 | +22% | 8 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $2,100 | +41% | 7 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $1,191 | -20% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Bend, IN?
The average rent in South Bend, IN is $1,493 per month, based on 31 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in South Bend, IN?
The lowest available rent in South Bend, IN starts at $871 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN?
1-bedroom apartments in South Bend, IN average $1,173/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $889/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN?
2-bedroom apartments in South Bend, IN average $1,540/mo. Units start from $1,075/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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