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Rental Market Trends in South Bend, IN

What is the average rent in South Bend, IN?

$1,190/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in South Bend, IN is $1,190 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $1,120 per month for a studio, $1,190 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,343 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,478 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,120/month
494 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,190/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,343/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,478/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,163/month
685 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,466/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,955/month
1,646 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,039/month
713 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Bend, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $19 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 December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Bend, IN
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Bend, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Bend?

Based on current rent prices, Creekwood Villas, Castle Point and Meadowview are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Bend.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Creekwood Villas
$993/month
557 Sq Ft
Castle Point
$1,067/month
795 Sq Ft
Meadowview
$1,067/month
795 Sq Ft
Georgetown
$1,079/month
735 Sq Ft
Deer Run at Topsfield
$1,095/month
648 Sq Ft
West Washington
$1,171/month
723 Sq Ft
West South Bend
$1,216/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown South Bend
$1,307/month
708 Sq Ft
North Side
$1,310/month
654 Sq Ft
Southside South Bend
$1,458/month
725 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Bend?

Based on current rent prices, Northeast South Bend, Southside South Bend and North Side are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Bend.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast South Bend
$1,712/month
754 Sq Ft
Southside South Bend
$1,458/month
725 Sq Ft
North Side
$1,310/month
654 Sq Ft
Downtown South Bend
$1,307/month
708 Sq Ft
West South Bend
$1,216/month
750 Sq Ft
West Washington
$1,171/month
723 Sq Ft
Deer Run at Topsfield
$1,095/month
648 Sq Ft
Georgetown
$1,079/month
735 Sq Ft
Castle Point
$1,067/month
795 Sq Ft
Meadowview
$1,067/month
795 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southside South Bend
$1,458/month
725 Sq Ft
Northeast South Bend
$1,712/month
754 Sq Ft
Downtown South Bend
$1,307/month
708 Sq Ft
North Side
$1,310/month
654 Sq Ft
Georgetown
$1,079/month
735 Sq Ft
West South Bend
$1,216/month
750 Sq Ft
Deer Run at Topsfield
$1,095/month
648 Sq Ft
West Washington
$1,171/month
723 Sq Ft
Castle Point
$1,067/month
795 Sq Ft
Meadowview
$1,067/month
795 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Bend, IN?

Because the average rent in South Bend is $1,190, you’ll want to make about $3,966 per month or $47,592 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 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in South Bend is 20.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,120 - $1,478. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 7.2% less for utilities, and 3.8% less for transportation.

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South Bend, IN

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How does South Bend, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Creekwood Villas

South Bend, IN

Northeast South Bend

South Bend, IN

Studio
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$1,423/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,739/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,183/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,903/month
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18011 Cleveland Rd,
South Bend, IN 46637

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The Jefferson

3001 E Jefferson Blvd,
South Bend, IN 46615

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The Foundry

1233 N Eddy St,
South Bend, IN 46617

$1,406 - $4,377

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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.

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