
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brookings Neighborhood of Brookings, SD from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Trails Head

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Paragon

Sweetgrass Crossing

Latitude 44

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413 Main Ave

Sioux Village

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305 W 8th St S, Unit 32

Wilmot Estates Apartments
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Reserve Flats

811 7th St

807 8th St

1043 6th Ave

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1323 Main Ave S, Unit 1232

1024 Western Ave

1609 6th St

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602-604 5th St S

6th Street Centre

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Williow Trail

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629 11th Ave
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Downtown Brookings, Brookings, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Brookings?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brookings Studio Apartments | $962 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Downtown Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $975 | $1,980 |
| Downtown Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,235 | $1,975 |
| Downtown Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $1,020 | $1,840 |
| Downtown Brookings 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Brookings Neighborhood of Brookings, SD.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Brookings Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brookings area of Brookings, SD is a Studio unit found at Trails Head priced from $890. Paragon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brookings apartments for rent in Brookings, SD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Sioux Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Sparrow | 2BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Buffalo | 2BR,2BA | $1,486 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brookings, SD
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brookings area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Downtown Brookings apartment is the Enterprise E Model at Innovation Village starting at $1,520 with a $1.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Innovation Village | Enterprise E | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | Buffalo | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 305 W 8th St S, Unit 32 | 305 W 8th St S | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Sparrow | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 413 Main Ave | 413 Main Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brookings Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Brookings?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Brookings is at Trails Head listed at $890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brookings Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brookings Apartment is $1,000 at Paragon.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Brookings Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Brookings is starting from $1,385 at Sioux Village.
What is the most affordable Downtown Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes and starts from $1,665.
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