University of Notre Dame

South Bend, IN

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University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN

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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Bend, IN is $1,172 for a studio, $1,173 for one bedroom, $1,319 for two bedrooms, and $1,643 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bend has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,172/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,173/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 964 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,319/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,249 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,643/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Swanson Traditional School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

7
out of 10

Kennedy Primary Academy

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

6
out of 10

Hamilton Traditional School

Public

Grades PK-5

397 Students

5
out of 10

Warren Primary Center

Public

Grades PK-5

208 Students

5
out of 10

McKinley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

513 Students

4
out of 10

Lasalle Intermediate Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

488 Students

9
out of 10

Clay Intermediate Center

Public

Grades PK-8

571 Students

3
out of 10

Jackson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

528 Students

3
out of 10

Navarre Intermediate Center

Public

Grades 6-8

519 Students

3
out of 10

Jefferson Traditional School

Public

Grades 6-8

516 Students

3
out of 10

Adams High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,976 Students

4
out of 10

Riley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

992 Students

3
out of 10

Washington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

834 Students

2
out of 10

Clay High School

Public

Grades 9-12

628 Students

2
out of 10

Rise Up Academy At Eggleston

Public

Grades 9-12

187 Students

1
out of 10

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 2025.