
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, SD from $400 (54 Rentals)
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Mary's Heights Apartments

Egan Avenue Residence

Innovation Village

Depot Apartments

Lake Area Townhomes

Archer Flats

Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes

The Oaks

Prairie Springs Apartments
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Flats on Havens

Trails Head

625 14th Ave

Edgerton Place

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Wheatgrass Village I

Lofts at Park Hill

West Oaks Estate

Paragon

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Wilmot Estates Apartments

Wilkeshire Apartments

Latitude 44

Sweetgrass Crossing

The Lofts

Sioux Village

Lofts at Willow Creek

SunHill Bryant

Washington Flats

Aberdeen Communities
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Generations on 1st

Prairie Village Apartments

Copper Flats

407 N Covell Ave

1300 E 6th St

Heritage High Apartments

Cathedral Square II

1631 Olive Dr

Greenridge Apartments

1301 John Deere Cir
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223 N Main St

828 W 2nd Ave

630 S High St

Southland Court

Parkview Apartments and Townhomes

1009 Southland Ln

Golden Prairie

1020 E 1st Ave

Parkside Place

813 N Kiwanis Ave
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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 | $984 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $455 | $1,980 |
| Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $545 | $1,975 |
| Carpenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $800 | $1,950 |
| Carpenter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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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. Copper Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $621. 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 |
| Copper Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $621 |
| Egan Avenue Residence | Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Lake Area Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Edgerton Place | Edgerton Place Phase II - Studio | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| West Oaks Estate | 1 bdr/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Lofts at Park Hill | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Flats on Havens | Hurst | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, SD and Nearby
As of May 09, 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 2 Bedroom PIIB Model at Lake Area Townhomes starting at $1,590 with a $0.99 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 |
| Lake Area Townhomes | 2 Bedroom PIIB | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| 100 W 10th St | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 1501 N Grove Pl | 3Bed,2.5Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes | Outlook | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 110 W 10th St | Model B | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Innovation Village | Enterprise C | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| West Oaks Estate | 1 bdr/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Copper Flats | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
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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 Trails Head 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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