
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Innovation Village

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305 W 8th St S

Lofts at Park Hill

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Wilmot Estates Apartments

Latitude 44

Paragon

Trails Head

Sweetgrass Crossing
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Sioux Village

811 7th St, Unit 2

725 6th Ave S, Unit 13

1311 Camelot Dr

Village Square Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

Brooks Manor

Clairview Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

Prairie Circle Apartments
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Heritage Apartments

Westgate Apartments

Country Crossing Apartments

Garden Village Townhomes

Yorkshire Apartments

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

1009 Southland Ln

Mills Ridge Apartments

Three Oaks

Tiyata Place
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North Prairie

Dakota Village

Volga Manor Apartments

Sand Creek

1300 E 6th St

1301 John Deere Cir

917 12th Ave NW

1101 E 9th St

904 N Blauvelt Ave

Green Acres Mobile & RV Park
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Brookings, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookings?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $840 | $1,190 |
| Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $575 | $2,030 |
| Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $650 | $2,100 |
| Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $790 | $1,905 |
| Brookings 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Brookings, SD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brookings Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brookings | $1,670 | $575 | 90 |
Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Onaka Village in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $575. Wilmot Estates Apartments 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 apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaka Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| 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 |
| 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, SD and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookings 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 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 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 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Wren | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Prairie | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Onaka Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookings Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookings?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookings is under $1,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookings?
The cheapest apartment in Brookings is Onaka Village which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Brookings costs $1,670.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookings?
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 3 regular apartments in Brookings 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?
Cheap apartments in Brookings have an average cost of $376 which is $1,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookings.
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