The Jefferson
3001 E Jefferson Blvd,
South Bend, IN 46615
$995 - $2,295
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in South Bend, IN
What is the average rent in South Bend, IN?
$1,226/month
Average Rent
708 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in South Bend, IN is $1,226 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in South Bend more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Bend, you can expect to pay about $1,133 per month for a studio, $1,226 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,391 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,504 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in South Bend, IN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $44 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in South Bend, IN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Bend?
Based on current rent prices, Creekwood Villas, Georgetown and Castle Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Bend.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Bend?
Based on current rent prices, Northeast South Bend, Southside South Bend and Downtown South Bend are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Bend.
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Which South Bend neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in South Bend with the most apartments available are Southside South Bend, Northeast South Bend and Downtown South Bend .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Bend, IN?
Because the average rent in South Bend is $1,226, you’ll want to make about $4,086 per month or $49,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in South Bend, IN is 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in South Bend is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,133 - $1,504. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 5.8% less for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.
How does South Bend, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South Bend, IN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,401/month
One Bedroom
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$1,799/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,165/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,028/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.