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Downtown South Bend Neighborhood Guide South Bend, IN
About
Downtown South Bend is the vibrant hub of the city offering a blend of business, residential and entertainment districts. It is bounded by the St. Joseph River and extends south to Bronson St. The city center is home to the St. Joseph County Public Library, the South Bend Museum of Art, and the Studebaker National Museum. It directly connects to the University of Notre Dame to the north via Notre Dame Avenue.
What You Will Love about Downtown South, South Bend, Indiana:
- Its rich history is complemented by modern amenities including trendy restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.
- The Riverwalk loop is a popular spot for residents and visitors, offering scenic views of the St. Joseph River.
- The area enjoys a robust calendar of community events, including “First Fridays” featuring live music, performances, and family activities.
What's Nearby:
Downtown South Bend is a gateway to the University of Notre Dame, home of the Fighting Irish football team. The Potawatomi Zoo, Indiana’s oldest zoo, is just a short drive away. The historic Morris Performing Arts Center is also located here, offering a variety of world-class performances throughout the year.
Lifestyle:
The lifestyle in Downtown South Bend caters to a mix of students, professionals, and families. With its walkable streets, thriving food scene, and an array of cultural activities, there is always something to do. Its close proximity to the university also makes it an exciting place during the football season.
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Rental Trends in Downtown South Bend
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $412 | $412 | $412 | $412 | $412 | $412 | $412 | $477 | $477 | $477 | $477 | $477 | $477 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 135 restaurants, 22 grocery stores, and 12 parks within a mile of the Downtown South Bend neighborhood.
Saigon MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
208 W Colfax Ave
Ivy Tower CorporationBusiness and Professional Services, Storage Facility, Warehouse, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.4 miles
635 S Lafayette Blvd
Save-A-LotRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Dining and Drinking
•0.4 miles
310 Chapin St
- City Food Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
301 N Lafayette Blvd
- Mekong Oriental Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
420 Lincoln Way W
- Purple Porch Co-op
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
123 N Hill St
- City-Wide Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
109 E Jefferson Blvd
- Saigon Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
208 W Colfax Ave
- Save-A-Lot
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Dining and Drinking
•0.4 miles
310 Chapin St
- City Food Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
301 N Lafayette Blvd
- Mekong Oriental Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
420 Lincoln Way W
- East Race Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
502 E Colfax Ave
- The Ragamuffin
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant
•321 S Main St
- South Bend Brew Werks
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant
•321 S Main St
- Finnies Next Door
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
233 S Main St
- Java Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
201 S Main St
- Dainty Maid Bake Shop
Dining and Drinking, Bakery
•0.1 miles
231 S Michigan St
- The Early Bird Eatery
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.1 miles
231 S Michigan St
- Madi's Market
Retail, Discount Store
•0.1 miles
209 S Michigan St
- Downtown Dollar Plus
Retail, Discount Store
•0.2 miles
209 S Michigan St
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation CenterCommunity and Government, Organization, Charity, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.2 miles
506 S Main St
- Salvation Army Family Store
Community and Government, Organization, Charity, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.2 miles
506 S Main St
Health Mart PharmacyHealth and Medicine, Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
201 S William St
- St Vincent De Paul Society
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.3 miles
506 W South St
Leighton PlazaLandmarks and Outdoors
•0.2 miles
130 S Main St
- Keepers of the Fire
Arts and Entertainment, Public Art, Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.3 miles
120 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
- Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
1 /2 W Colfax Ave
- Pier Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
E Colfax Ave
- Seitz Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
Washington St St Joseph River
- Studebaker National Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum, Landmarks and Outdoors, Historic and Protected Site
•0.5 miles
201 Chapin St
The Pigeon & The Hen PotteryArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
217 S Michigan St
- The Acting Ensemble
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Theater
•0.1 miles
1081 Riverside Dr
- Healthworks Kids' Museum
Community and Government, Education, College and University, Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.1 miles
111 W Jefferson Blvd
- State Theater
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater
•0.2 miles
212 S Michigan St
- Studebaker National Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.2 miles
525 S Main St
- Miller Lite Tiki Hut
Arts and Entertainment, Stadium, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.2 miles
4 Winds Fld
Tranquil Healing MassageBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.1 miles
103 W Wayne St
- Freel Arlene R E Electrolysis
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Removal Service
•0.2 miles
108 N Main St
- Mobil
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
502 S Michigan St
- Midas
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.3 miles
525 S Michigan St
- Bicycle Tattoo & Piercing
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.3 miles
117 N Main St
- Psalm 23 Hair Care
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
115 S William St
The Dragon's Lair AcademySports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.1 miles
231 S Michigan St
Beacon Health & Fitness South BendSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
111 W Jefferson Blvd
- Memorial Health & Lifestyle Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
111 W Jefferson Blvd
- Pro Health
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
320 S Saint Joseph St
- Dhanwantari Yoga Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.2 miles
402 W Washington St
- South Bend Silverhawks
Sports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.2 miles
501 W South St
South Bend Brew WerksDining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant
•321 S Main St
- Finnies Next Door
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
233 S Main St
- The Exchange Whiskey Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Whisky Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
112 W Jefferson Blvd
- CJ's Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
236 S Michigan St
- Bare Hands Brew South Bend
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery
•0.1 miles
410 W Wayne St
- Roselily
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
131 S Lafayette Blvd
- St Joseph County Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
304 S Main St
- Friends of the St Joseph County Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
333 S Michigan St
- La Petite Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
521 N Saint Joseph St
- US Marshals Service
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
204 S Main St
- Neuro Psychiatric Hospitals
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.1 miles
112 W Jefferson Blvd
- Federal Bur of Investigation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
100 E Wayne St
- Sheriff-Investigative Division
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.2 miles
125 S Lafayette Blvd
- Saint Joseph County Sheriff/County Police
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.2 miles
129 S Main St
- St Joseph County Jail
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
401 W Sample St
Downtown South Bend Apartments and Rentals
80 Rental properties in Downtown South Bend, South Bend, IN.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 8.1% | 15.5% |
| utilities | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| food | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| transportation | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| healthcare | 5.7% | 11.8% |
Downtown South Bend Demographics
Downtown South Bend Transportation
Very Walkable
Very Bikeable
South Bend Public Transportation
Other
100 W South St
Transpo - South Bend Public Transportation Corporation
Other
South Bend , United States
Transpo
Other
901 Northside Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
South Bend Public Transportation
Other
100 W South St
Transpo - South Bend Public Transportation Corporation
Other
South Bend , United States
Transpo
Other
901 Northside Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
Downtown South Bend Schools
- 3/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 3/10
Jefferson Intermediate Traditional School
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 1/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 5/10
Grades 9-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Downtown South Bend
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $1,378 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| River ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Far West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $1,609 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| River ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Far West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $2,595 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| River ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Far West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $2,952 | -- |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| River ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Far West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |