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

Lofts at Park Hill

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!

Latitude 44

Paragon

Trails Head

Sweetgrass Crossing

Sioux Village

811 7th St, Unit 2
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Campus View

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910 4th St

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Pheasant Run Apartments

Brooks Manor

Clairview Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments
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Prairie Circle Apartments

Westgate Apartments

Heritage Apartments

Country Crossing Apartments

Garden Village Townhomes

Yorkshire Apartments

Sandpiper Townhomes

Sunchase

Historic 1921 Buiding

Downtown Lofts
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602-604 5th St S

6th Street Centre

Lakota Village Townhomes

Karolyn Apartments

Prairie Circle Duplexes

Park Apartments

Southland Court

1009 Southland Ln

Mills Ridge Apartments

Three Oaks
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Tiyata Place

Heron Cove

Ideal Twinhomes

Williow Trail

Edgebrook Townhomes

629 11th Ave

907 5th St S

Ucity Townhomes

Brookings Prairie View Townhomes

1609 6th St
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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 | $996 | $840 | $1,190 |
| Downtown Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $650 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $790 | $1,905 |
| Downtown Brookings 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 56 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaka Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Paragon | The Vista | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | June | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Lofts at Park Hill | 1 Bed - F | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Wren | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Onaka Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Wilmot Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Sioux Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Reserve Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | June | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Latitude 44 | The Arc | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
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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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