Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brookings Neighborhood of Brookings, SD from $500 (56 Rentals)

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811 7th St, Unit 2

811 7th St
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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Westgate Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Apartments

1047 Main AveBrookings, 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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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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602-604 5th St S
2 Bedroom Apartments

602-604 5th St S

602-604 5th St SBrookings, 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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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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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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Tiyata Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiyata Place

918 Onaka TrlBrookings, SD 57006
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Heron Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heron Cove

1000 Western AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Ideal Twinhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Ideal Twinhomes

417 Western Avenue CirBrookings, SD 57006
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Williow Trail
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Williow Trail

1270 Trails Ridge RdBrookings, SD 57006
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629 11th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

629 11th Ave

629 11th AveBrookings, SD 57006
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907 5th St S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

907 5th St S

907 5th St SBrookings, SD 57006
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Ucity Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ucity Townhomes

2113 Ace AveBrookings, SD 57006
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1609 6th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1609 6th St

1609 6th StBrookings, SD 57006
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Downtown Brookings, Brookings, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Brookings Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brookings area of Brookings, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Onaka Village priced from $575. Latitude 44 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brookings apartments for rent in Brookings, SD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Onaka Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$575
Latitude 44The CoveStudio,1BA$955
ParagonThe VistaStudio,1BA$960
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio,1BA$960
Sweetgrass CrossingJuneStudio,1BA$990
Lofts at Park Hill1 Bed - F1BR,1BA$1,080
Wilmot Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,085
Campus View2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,200
Reserve Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,220
Sioux Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brookings, SD

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brookings area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Brookings apartment is the Wren Model at Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! starting at $1,690 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brookings apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Wren2BR,2BA$1.69
Campus View2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Onaka Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.92
Wilmot Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.75
Sioux Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Reserve Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Sweetgrass CrossingJuneStudio ,1BA$1.81
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio ,1BA$2.34
Latitude 44The ArcStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Downtown Brookings, Brookings, SD

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Among cities in South Dakota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brookings Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Brookings?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Brookings is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brookings?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brookings is Onaka Village which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Downtown Brookings costs $1,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Brookings?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Brookings have an average cost of $423 which is $862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brookings.

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