
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD from $500 (18 Rentals)
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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 |
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Brookings Studio Apartments | $905 | $750 | $1,155 |
Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $885 | $1,980 |
Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,005 | $1,975 |
Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,695 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025Current 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 |
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Downtown Brookings | $1,820 | $750 | 43 |
Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings, SD is a Studio unit found at Southland Court in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $750. Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! 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 |
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Southland Court | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Cardinal | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
1009 Southland Ln | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookings area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Cloverfield Townhomes in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Brookings apartment is the 2023 Model at 2021-2023 Lucerne Ave starting at $2,500 with a $1.59 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. |
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Cloverfield Townhomes | 3 Bed | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
2021-2023 Lucerne Ave | 2023 | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
1009 Southland Ln | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Wilmot Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Southland Court | Studio - B | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Getting Around Brookings, SD
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 Southland Court listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings Apartment is $920 at Southland Court.
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 $1,005 at Southland Court.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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