
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, SD from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Mary's Heights Apartments

Egan Avenue Residence

Innovation Village

Depot Apartments

Lake Area Townhomes

Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes

The Oaks
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Flats on Havens

Lofts at Park Hill

942 E 3rd St, Unit B

Forte Living of Aberdeen: 50+ Community!

Edgerton Place

Wheatgrass Village I

Archer Flats

Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!
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Wilmot Estates Apartments

Dakota Estates

Wilkeshire Apartments

Latitude 44

Paragon

Trails Head

Sweetgrass Crossing

Sioux Village
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Lofts at Willow Creek

SunHill Bryant

Copper Flats

309 W Washington Ave

Heritage High Apartments

716 W Ash Ave

Cathedral Square Apartments

1631 Olive Dr
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Greenridge Apartments

1301 John Deere Cir

630 S High St

223 N Main St

Southland Court

618 S Edmunds St

Parkview Apartments and Townhomes

420 S Duff St
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1009 Southland Ln

Golden Prairie

Parkside Place

614 E 6th St
Carpenter, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carpenter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Studio Apartments | $991 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $455 | $10,000+ |
| Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $545 | $6,300 |
| Carpenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $800 | $1,975 |
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Cheapest Available Carpenter Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carpenter, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary's Heights Apartments priced from $455. Egan Avenue Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carpenter apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $455 |
| Egan Avenue Residence | Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes | Tallgrass | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Lofts at Park Hill | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Edgerton Place | Edgerton Place Phase II - Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Archer Flats | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| Sweetgrass Crossing | June | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Washington Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, SD and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carpenter area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Wheatgrass Village I in the starting from $1,465. The second greatest value Carpenter apartment is the Model B Model at 110 W 10th St starting at $1,595 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatgrass Village I | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| 110 W 10th St | Model B | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes | 3B/2B Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Lake Area Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| SunHill Lake Norden | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Wilkeshire Apartments | Ashford | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Oaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Sparrow | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpenter Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carpenter?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carpenter is at Lofts at Park Hill listed at $890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment is $455 at Mary's Heights Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carpenter Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carpenter is starting from $545 at Mary's Heights Apartments.
What is the most affordable Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mary's Heights Apartments and starts from $800.
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