Rent by ZIP · St. Joseph County
Rent in South Bend, IN 46637
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,420 (-1.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,163 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,000 | +4% | $936–1,144 | $1,252 ±$149 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,230 | -0.8% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,138 ±$35 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,440 | -1.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,157 ±$47 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,750 | -1.7% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,326 ±$518 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,910 | -2.1% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,211 ±$621 |
Small Area FMRs for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for South Bend-Mishawaka, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,276.
What renters pay in 46637
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46635 | South Bend | $1,170 | $1,354 |
| 46628 | South Bend | $1,310 | $1,102 |
| 46624 | South Bend | $1,210 | – |
| 46619 | South Bend | $1,190 | $938 |
| 46617 | South Bend | $1,770 | $1,579 |
| 46616 | South Bend | $1,280 | $1,082 |
Fair Market Rents across St. Joseph County, IN · All IN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.