Prosper
3001 E Jefferson Blvd,
South Bend, IN 46615
$898 - $1,698 | 1-3 Beds
First opening its doors in 1922, Indiana University-South Bend is one of the key institutions in America’s most famous college town. Positioned on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the fairly compact campus serves approximately 8,000 students, nearly all of whom are undergraduates.The IUSB campus is largely surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with a few restaurants and small shopping centers right across the river.
Many of the local apartments, condos, and rental houses sit within easy walking distance of the university, making it easy to get around without a car. Downtown South Bend is a few minutes to the northwest, packed with restaurants, bars, and coffeehouses that are extremely popular with the city’s sizeable college crowd. When you want to get out of town for the weekend, Chicago is only two hours away.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Bend, IN is $1,137 for a studio, $1,178 for one bedroom, $1,316 for two bedrooms, and $1,650 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bend has increased by 6.1% in the past year.
Studio
495 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,137/month
Average Rent
1 BR
697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,178/month
Average Rent
2 BR
965 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,316/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,256 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,650/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Public
Grades PK-5
454 Students
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Grades K-5
520 Students
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Grades PK-5
397 Students
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Grades PK-5
208 Students
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
528 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
519 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
516 Students
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Grades 9-12
1,976 Students
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Grades 9-12
992 Students
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Grades 9-12
834 Students
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Grades 9-12
628 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
187 Students
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