Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Notre Dame, IN

Median rent

Median rent in South Bend

$1,387/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Bend is $1,387 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $563 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Bend

164

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 21% 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 $1,367, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in South Bend run $1,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,609.

Listings

Studio

$1,292

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,154

-

15%

2 bedroom

$1,452

-

15%

3 bedroom

$1,399

-

10%

4 bedroom

$1,950

-

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,292

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,154

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,452

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

31%

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

Laurenz Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Laurenz Place

3001 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$599–$2,099

Apartment for rent

216 S Race St Mishawaka, IN 46544 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

216 S Race St Mishawaka, IN 46544

216 S Race St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

1160 E Indiana Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

UNITE house for rent in South Bend

3 beds

1.5 baths

$7,998

$800

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 21

516 W Third st - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

516 W Third st

516 W 3rd St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,387 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Bend?

Average rent prices in South Bend have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does South Bend rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Bend is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $563 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 $55,000/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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