University of Notre Dame

South Bend, IN

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University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN Area Guide

Rich traditions and world-class education thrive at one of America’s most legendary universities

Private Suburban Catholic Walkable Bike-Friendly River Parks Fighting Irish

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Bend, IN is $1,113 for a studio, $1,237 for one bedroom, $1,375 for two bedrooms, and $1,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bend has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 490 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,113/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 708 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,237/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 954 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,375/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,052 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,475/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Swanson Traditional School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

Kennedy Primary Academy

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

Hamilton Traditional School

Public

Grades PK-5

397 Students

Marquette Montessori Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

383 Students

Warren Primary Center

Public

Grades PK-5

208 Students

Lasalle Intermediate Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

488 Students

Jackson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

528 Students

Navarre Intermediate Center

Public

Grades 6-8

519 Students

Jefferson Traditional School

Public

Grades 6-8

516 Students

Clay Intermediate Center

Public

Grades PK-8

571 Students

Adams High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,976 Students

Riley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

992 Students

Washington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

834 Students

Clay High School

Public

Grades 9-12

628 Students

Excel Center - South Bend

Public

Grades 9-12

180 Students

Points of Interest

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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Methodology

† 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 February 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.