Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Notre Dame, IN

Median rent

Median rent in South Bend

$1,395/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Bend is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Bend

177

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Bend rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Notre Dame, IN

Average rent prices in South Bend have decreased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Notre Dame, IN

Rent prices in South Bend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Bend is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,369. 1-bedroom apartments in South Bend run $1,310 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,222

-

15%

1 bedroom

$1,295

-

11%

2 bedroom

$1,301

-

35%

3 bedroom

$1,395

-

7%

4 bedroom

$1,799

-

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,222

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,301

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Notre Dame, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Notre Dame, IN

17640 Douglas Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Bend

4 beds

3 baths

$475

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Laurenz Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Laurenz Place

3001 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$2,099

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2417 Linden Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Bend

1 bed

1 bath

$615

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2348 N Main St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.1

Very good

2348 N Main St

2348 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Notre Dame, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the South Bend rental market.

How much is rent in South Bend?

The average rent in South Bend is $1,395 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Bend?

Average rent prices in South Bend have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does South Bend rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Bend is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Bend?

To comfortably afford rent in South Bend, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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