
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD from $840 (60 Rentals)
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Onaka Village

Lofts at Park Hill

Wilmot Estates Apartments

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Latitude 44

Trails Head

Paragon

Sweetgrass Crossing

Sioux Village
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1730 Christine Ave

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Campus View

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Pheasant Run Apartments

Brooks Manor

Clairview Apartments

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Country Crossing Apartments

Garden Village Townhomes

Yorkshire Apartments

Sandpiper Townhomes

Sunchase

Historic 1921 Buiding

Downtown Lofts
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6th Street Centre

602-604 5th St S

Lakota Village Townhomes

Karolyn Apartments

Prairie Circle Duplexes

Park Apartments

Southland Court

300 Medary Ave S

1009 Southland Ln

Mills Ridge Apartments
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Three Oaks

Tiyata Place

232 Fremont St S

North Prairie

Dakota Village

309 W Washington Ave

Volga Manor Apartments

Sand Creek

1304 E 4th St

601 W Brookings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Brookings Studio Apartments | $988 | $840 | $1,190 |
| Cheap Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,020 | $2,030 |
| Cheap Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $865 | $2,100 |
| Cheap Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $1,020 | $1,905 |
| Cheap Brookings 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD
Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Brookings, SD area range in price from $840 to $2,100 with an overall median price of $1,285. 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 | $1,285 | $840 | 79 |
Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings, SD is a Studio unit found at Latitude 44 in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $955. Trails Head in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookings apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | June | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Lofts at Park Hill | 1 Bed - F | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Heron Cove | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| WestSide Apartments | 2 Bedroom Floorplan | 2BR,1BA | $1,459 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookings area is the $1.43 price per square foot Enterprise C Model at Innovation Village in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Brookings apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.47 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 C | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Heron Cove | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Wren | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Buffalo | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Reserve Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 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 $1,459.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookings?
The cheapest apartment in Brookings is Paragon which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Brookings costs $1,285.
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 2 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 $392 which is $893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookings.
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