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

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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725 6th Ave S, Unit 13

725 6th Ave S
BrookingsSD57006
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Pheasant Run Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

1250 Windsor DrBrookings, SD 57006
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Brooks Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

705 14th AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Clairview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clairview Apartments

906 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Arrowhead Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

913 Onaka TrlBrookings, SD 57006
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Heritage Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

627-629 Heritage DrBrookings, SD 57006
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Westgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Apartments

1047 Main AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Yorkshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkshire Apartments

2410 Yorkshire DrBrookings, SD 57006
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Sandpiper Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Townhomes

163 1st Ave SBrookings, SD 57006
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Sunchase
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunchase

131 Sunrise Ridge RdBrookings, SD 57006
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Historic 1921 Buiding
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Historic 1921 Buiding

601 4th StBrookings, SD 57006
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Downtown Lofts
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Lofts

309 5th StBrookings, SD 57006
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6th Street Centre
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6th Street Centre

1310 6th StBrookings, SD 57006
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602-604 5th St S
2 Bedroom Apartments

602-604 5th St S

602-604 5th St SBrookings, SD 57006
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Karolyn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karolyn Apartments

913 Roberts AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Prairie Circle Duplexes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Circle Duplexes

800-817 Prairieview DrBrookings, SD 57006
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Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Apartments

1016 Southland LnBrookings, SD 57006
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Southland Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southland Court

818 Southland LnBrookings, SD 57006
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1009 Southland Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1009 Southland Ln

1009 Southland LnBrookings, SD 57006
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Mills Ridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mills Ridge Apartments

2410 Sunrise Ridge CirBrookings, SD 57006
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Three Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Three Oaks

705 6th Ave SBrookings, SD 57006
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Tiyata Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiyata Place

918 Onaka TrlBrookings, SD 57006
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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North Prairie
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Prairie

305-307 N Broadway StAurora, SD 57002
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Dakota Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Village

102 Front StAurora, SD 57002
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Sand Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Creek

303 Samara AveVolga, SD 57071
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

Brookings, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brookings$1,670$57590

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Onaka Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$575
Wilmot Estates ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$940
Latitude 44The CoveStudio,1BA$955
ParagonThe VistaStudio,1BA$960
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio,1BA$960
Lofts at Park Hill1 Bed - F1BR,1BA$1,080
Campus View2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,200
Reserve Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,220
Sweetgrass CrossingPrairie1BR,1BA$1,222
Sioux Village1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus View4 Bed + 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.22
1417 Orchard Dr, Unit 1417 A Orchard Dr.1417 Orchard Dr2BR,1BA$1.12
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Wren2BR,2BA$1.69
Sweetgrass CrossingPrairie1BR,1BA$1.87
Onaka Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.92
Sioux Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Reserve Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Wilmot Estates ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.74
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio ,1BA$2.34

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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