
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Trails Head

625 14th Ave

Paragon

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Wilmot Estates Apartments

Latitude 44

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305 W 8th St S

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413 Main Ave

Sweetgrass Crossing
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Sioux Village

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Westgate Apartments

Country Crossing Apartments

Garden Village Townhomes

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Sandpiper Townhomes

Sunchase

Historic 1921 Buiding

Downtown Lofts

6th Street Centre

602-604 5th St S
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Lakota Village Townhomes

Prairie Circle Duplexes

Park Apartments

Southland Court

1009 Southland Ln

Campus View

Three Oaks

Tiyata Place

617 S Prairie Ave

407 N Covell Ave
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1300 E 6th St

101 N Duluth Ave

1301 John Deere Cir

203 S Covell Ave

625 S Prairie Ave

309 W Washington Ave

813 N Kiwanis Ave

703 N Mundt Ave

701 C Ave

1329 E 4th St
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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 | $967 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $975 | $1,980 |
| Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $970 | $1,975 |
| Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,020 | $1,840 |
| Brookings 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026Current 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 | $2,910 | $815 | 53 |
Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings, 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 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 | $1,070 |
| 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 |
| Reserve Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,670 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookings 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 apartment is the Sparrow Model at Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! starting at $1,480 with a $1.73 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Village | Enterprise E | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 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 | $1.73 |
| 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 |
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Best Local Schools in Brookings, SD
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookings Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookings?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookings is at Paragon listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings Apartment is $1,000 at Paragon.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookings Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookings is starting from $1,395 at Wilmot Estates Apartments.
What is the most affordable Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve Flats and starts from $1,670.
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