
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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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 | $1,001 | $840 | $1,190 |
| Brookings County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $1,020 | $2,030 |
| Brookings County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $865 | $2,100 |
| Brookings County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $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 Wilmot Estates Apartments in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $940. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Lofts at Park Hill | 1 Bed - F | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Prairie | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings County, SD
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookings County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4 Bed + 2 Bath Model at Campus View in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Brookings County apartment is the 1417 Orchard Dr Model at 1417 Orchard Dr, Unit 1417 A Orchard Dr. starting at $1,300 with a $1.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus View | 4 Bed + 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1417 Orchard Dr, Unit 1417 A Orchard Dr. | 1417 Orchard Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Prairie | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Latitude 44 | The Arc | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
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 Wilmot Estates Apartments listed at $940.
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 $1,200 at Campus View.
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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