Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brookings Neighborhood of Brookings, SD from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Pheasant Run Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

1250 Windsor DrBrookings, SD 57006
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Onaka Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Onaka Village

812 Onaka TrlBrookings, 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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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 2 Beds unit found at Village Square Apartments priced from $525. Yorkshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $684. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brookings apartments for rent in Brookings, SD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$525
Yorkshire ApartmentsStyle A1BR,1BA$684
Karolyn Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Westgate Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio,1BA$890
Latitude 44The CoveStudio,1BA$955
Sioux VillageStudioStudio,1BA$995
Wilmot Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brookings, SD

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brookings area is the $1.12 price per square foot C Model at Mills Ridge Apartments in the in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Brookings apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes starting at $1,665 with a $1.31 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.
Mills Ridge ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$1.12
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Garden Village Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.28
604 1st Ave, Unit 102604 1st Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
Reserve Flats3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.72
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Sparrow2BR,1BA$1.73
Wilmot Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.71
Sioux Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Yorkshire ApartmentsStyle A1BR,1BA$1.37
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio ,1BA$2.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Brookings, Brookings, SD

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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 $684 at Yorkshire Apartments.

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 $525 at Village Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Brookings Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garden Village Townhomes and starts from $1,275.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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