Enjoy the charm of this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-story home conveniently located near Notre Dame and Downtown South Bend. The covered front porch is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The home also offers basement storage and washer/dryer hookups for added convenience.
The owner provides a gas stove and refrigerator. Please note that the home does not have central A/C, so tenants will need to provide their own window units.
Section 8 is accepted. No smoking or pets are allowed. Tenants are responsible for all utilities, lawn care, and snow removal. Renter's insurance is required. A minimum 12-month lease is required, with the first month's rent and security deposit due at lease signing.
To Qualify: Income must be $3,900 minimum. Credit Score of 570 or above. No evictions within the last 36 months. Background and credit checks are required. Rental history may be required. Amenities: Stove/Oven.
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RentalSource last checked: 14 hours ago · Listing updated: October 31, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
House
Rental Fee:
$1,300
Bedrooms:
4 beds
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
1,200 sqft
Pets:
No
Laundry:
Hookups
Parking:
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Available:
Now
ID:
84677249
Amenities
•Washer/Dryer Hookups
•Balcony/Patio
•Gas Range
•Refrigerator
•Smoke-Free
•Storage
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $1,300 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom house at 1212 E Madison St in South Bend, IN 46617 rents for $1,300 a month. It has 1,200 square feet. 1212 E Madison St was advertised by Empire Management on October 31, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,300 a month, this house is well below the typical rent for 4+ bedroom houses and townhouses in South Bend (about $1,800).
Typical $1,800This home $1,300
$2,800
From 21 houses and townhouses with four or more bedrooms listed in South Bend on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,800Typical rent for 4+ bedroom houses and townhouses in South Bend
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from May to July 2024, ending at $1,300. Today's rent is the same.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 31, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,300
July 12, 2024
Listing removed
$1,300
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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