South Bend, IN Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,269
1-year change
+2.4%
$30/mo
5-year change
+35.4%
$332/mo
10-year change
+96.4%
$623/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in South Bend

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$624/mo—0.0%
2016$638/mo+2.2%+2.2%
2017$668/mo+4.7%+7.1%
2018$698/mo+4.5%+11.9%
2019$742/mo+6.3%+18.9%
2020$780/mo+5.1%+25.0%
2021$910/mo+16.7%+45.8%
2022$987/mo+8.5%+58.2%
2023$1,104/mo+11.9%+76.9%
2024$1,146/mo+3.8%+83.7%
2025$1,213/mo+5.8%+94.4%
2026$1,270/mo+4.7%+103.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in South Bend changed since 2015?

Median rent in South Bend, IN was $616 in 2015-01 and is $1,269 as of 2026-09 — a change of $653 per month over 11 years.

How much has South Bend rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in South Bend, IN has changed +35.4% ($332 per month). The current median is $1,269.

What has rent in South Bend done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in South Bend, IN has changed +96.4% ($623 per month). It is now $1,269.

Is rent in South Bend going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in South Bend, IN has increased +2.4% ($30/mo). Current median: $1,269.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.