Apartments for Rent in South Bend, IN

Prices and availability in South Bend, IN were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in South Bend, IN are: Pointe at Saint Joseph Apartment Homes, Indian Springs Apartments, Aurum, Maple Lane Apartments and The Hibberd.

The average rent in South Bend, IN is $1,295.

The price range for a studio apartment in South Bend, IN is between $485 and $1,875.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN is between $895 and $3,531.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN is between $925 and $3,930.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Bend, IN is between $1,244 and $3,200.

In South Bend, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of South Bend's rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 46% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in South Bend are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 17% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 6% are mid-rises, and 5% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in South Bend are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 46% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.