Howard Park-East Bank Homes for Rent

Howard Park-East Bank in South Bend offers a blend of historic charm and modern living with homes ranging from early 1900s Victorians and American Foursquares to new traditional and Modern Craftsman designs from recent developments. The neighborhood's housing market includes older single-family homes priced between $130,000 and $230,000, while newer townhouses and single-family homes with views of the St. Joseph River range from $575,000 to $730,000. Howard Park, renovated in 2017, features over 13,000 square feet of play space, open fields, and attractions like an ice-skating trail in winter. The East Bank Trail, popular with bikers and runners, runs along the St. Joseph River and connects to Mishawaka. The area is highly walkable and bike-friendly, with more than 15 locally owned restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, including The Lauber, a historic building turned restaurant. Residents can shop at Trader Joe's and Purple Porch Food Co-op nearby. For outdoor enthusiasts, the East Race Waterway offers kayaking and whitewater rafting. The University of Notre Dame, 1 mile north, and Memorial Hospital, less than a mile west, are major local employers. Adams High School, rated A-minus, serves the area and is noted for its diversity. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average, and South Bend International Airport is 4 miles away.