The 87
1924 Victory March Way,
South Bend, IN 46637
Studio - 4 Beds | $995 - $1,760
$1,171/month
Average Rent
696 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in South Bend, IN is $1,171 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,623/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 $1,150 per month for a studio, $1,171 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,326 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,664 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.4%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, River Park, UNITE and Council Oak are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Bend.
Based on current rent prices, Northeast South Bend, Downtown South Bend and East Central are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Bend.
The neighborhoods in South Bend with the most apartments available are Southside South Bend, Northeast South Bend and North Side .
Because the average rent in South Bend is $1,171, you’ll want to make about $3,903 per month or $46,836 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.
The cost of living in South Bend, IN is 10.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in South Bend is 15.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,150 - $1,664. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 6.4% less for transportation.
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.
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† 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.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.