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

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$1,190 - $1,720
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1726 Christine AveBrookings, SD 57006
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property at 811 7th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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811 7th St

BrookingsSD57006
property at 807 8th St

$1,275

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$1,275

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 18

807 8th St

BrookingsSD57006
property at 1043 6th Ave

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

1043 6th Ave

BrookingsSD57006
property at 1024 Western Ave

$1,345

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1024 Western Ave

BrookingsSD57006
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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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Yorkshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yorkshire Apartments

2410 Yorkshire 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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Sandpiper Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Townhomes

163 1st Ave SBrookings, SD 57006
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Karolyn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karolyn Apartments

913 Roberts AveBrookings, 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 1 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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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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Campus View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View

2225 9th StBrookings, 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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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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Mills Ridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mills Ridge Apartments

2410 Sunrise Ridge 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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Ideal Twinhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Ideal Twinhomes

417 Western Avenue CirBrookings, 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio,1BA$890
ParagonThe VistaStudio,1BA$925
Latitude 44The CoveStudio,1BA$955
Sioux VillageStudioStudio,1BA$995
Wilmot Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,055
Reserve Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Sparrow2BR,1BA$1,480
Sweetgrass CrossingBuffalo2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Innovation VillageEnterprise E2BR,2BA$1.26
Sweetgrass CrossingBuffalo2BR,2BA$1.49
305 W 8th St S, Unit 32305 W 8th St S3BR,1BA$1.13
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Sparrow2BR,1BA$1.73
Wilmot Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.70
Sioux Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Reserve Flats1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.03
413 Main Ave413 Main Ave1BR,1BA$2.28
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio ,1BA$2.17

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Downtown Brookings, Brookings, SD

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4.0
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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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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