Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD from $500 (32 Rentals)
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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 |
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Brookings County Studio Apartments | $915 | $750 | $1,155 |
Brookings County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $725 | $1,980 |
Brookings County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $1,005 | $1,975 |
Brookings County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,695 | $1,840 |
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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 Southland Court in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $750. Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookings County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Southland Court | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Cardinal | Studio,1BA | $940 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
214 Hull Ave | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookings County area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at 214 Hull Ave in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Brookings County apartment is the One Bedroom Townhome Model at Trails Head starting at $1,250 with a $1.79 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. |
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214 Hull Ave | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
700 Washington St, Unit 1 | 700 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Southland Court | Studio - B | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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 Southland Court listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings County Apartment is $965 at 1009 Southland Ln.
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 $1,005 at Southland Court.
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