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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 | $907 | $750 | $1,155 |
Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $885 | $1,980 |
Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $949 | $1,975 |
Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,695 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings, SD is a Studio unit found at Southland Court in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $750. 1009 Southland Ln in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. 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 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Cloverfield Townhomes | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD and Nearby
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookings area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Cloverfield Townhomes in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Brookings apartment is the One Bedroom Townhome Model at Trails Head starting at $1,250 with a $1.79 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 | $1.22 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $885 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.
What is the most affordable Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cloverfield Townhomes and starts from $2,200.
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