
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Brookings County.


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2nd Street Apartments

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Brookings County, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookings County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings County Studio Apartments | $967 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Brookings County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $975 | $1,980 |
| Brookings County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $865 | $1,975 |
| Brookings County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $970 | $1,840 |
| Brookings County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Brookings County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings County, SD is a Studio unit found at Paragon in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $925. Latitude 44 in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookings County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| WestSide Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Sparrow | 2BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Innovation Village | Enterprise E | 2BR,2BA | $1,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookings County area is the $1.26 price per square foot Enterprise E Model at Innovation Village in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Brookings County apartment is the 305 W 8th St S Model at 305 W 8th St S starting at $970 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookings County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Village | Enterprise E | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 305 W 8th St S | 305 W 8th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Sparrow | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 413 Main Ave | 413 Main Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Latitude 44 | The Arc | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookings County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookings County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookings County is at Paragon listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings County Apartment is $1,000 at Paragon.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookings County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookings County is starting from $1,399 at Wilmot Estates Apartments.
What is the most affordable Brookings County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brookings County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve Flats and starts from $1,670.
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