
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD from $840 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Brookings County.


Onaka Village

Lofts at Park Hill

Wilmot Estates Apartments

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Latitude 44

Trails Head

Paragon

Sweetgrass Crossing
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Reserve Flats

1730 Christine Ave

719 8th Ave

WestSide Apartments

Campus View

2nd Street Apartments

North Prairie

Village Square Apartments
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Brooks Manor

Clairview Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

Prairie Circle Apartments

Dakota Village

Heritage Apartments

Westgate Apartments

Country Crossing Apartments
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Garden Village Townhomes

Yorkshire Apartments

Volga Manor Apartments

Sand Creek

Sandpiper Townhomes

Sunchase

Historic 1921 Buiding

Downtown Lofts

6th Street Centre
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602-604 5th St S

Lakota Village Townhomes

Karolyn Apartments

Prairie Circle Duplexes

Park Apartments

Southland Court

300 Medary Ave S

1009 Southland Ln

Mills Ridge Apartments
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Three Oaks

Tiyata Place

105 Carly Dr
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 | $988 | $840 | $1,190 |
| Brookings County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,020 | $2,030 |
| Brookings County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $865 | $2,100 |
| Brookings County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $1,020 | $1,905 |
| Brookings County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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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 Latitude 44 in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $955. Trails Head in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookings County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Lofts at Park Hill | 1 Bed - F | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Heron Cove | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| WestSide Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floorplan | 2BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Buffalo | 2BR,2BA | $1,508 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookings County area is the $1.43 price per square foot Enterprise C Model at Innovation Village in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Brookings County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.47 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 C | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Heron Cove | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Wren | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Buffalo | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Reserve Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookings County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookings County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookings County is under $1,508.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookings County?
The cheapest apartment in Brookings County is Paragon which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Brookings County costs $1,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookings County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Brookings County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brookings County?
Cheap apartments in Brookings County have an average cost of $348 which is $942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookings County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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