The Foundry
1233 N Eddy St,
South Bend, IN 46617
$1,406 - $4,377
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN
Rich traditions and world-class education thrive at one of America’s most legendary universities
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Catholic
One of the oldest universities in the Midwest, Notre Dame has built a reputation as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in America. The magnificent campus architecture forms the setting for the university’s exceptional research and academic environment, which continues to earn Notre Dame superior national rankings. The legendary Fighting Irish football program is supported by an international fan base and has claimed eleven national championships over the course of its lengthy history. Widely regarded as one of the best college towns in America, South Bend is packed with restaurants, bars, music venues, and nightclubs tailored to the student population from Notre dame and the numerous other college campuses in town. A few local favorites like Danny Boy Draft Works and O’Rourke’s Public House are within a block or two of the main campus, and the downtown area on the banks of the St. Joseph River offers dozens more local favorites just a few blocks away. Rentals close to the campus are often quite pricey, but many apartments, condos, and houses are available within a short walk of the university.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in South Bend, IN is $1,192 for a studio, $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,375 for two bedrooms, and $1,560 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bend has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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505 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,192/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,230/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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953 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,375/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,049 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,560/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
399 Students
Public
Grades K-5
520 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
383 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
208 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
461 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
528 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
519 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
496 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,966 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,238 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
795 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
628 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
180 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- HealthWorks! Kids' Museum
- Potawatomi Zoo
- St. Patrick's County Park
- Rum Village Nature Center
- Shiojiri Niwa Japanese Garden
Airports
- South Bend International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.