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Cathedral Square II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Square II

500 N Langdon StMitchell, SD 57301
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Greenridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenridge Apartments

1500 N Kimball StMitchell, SD 57301
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Archer Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Flats

2308 14th Ave NEWatertown, SD 57201
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Parkside Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Place

8 2nd St NEWatertown, SD 57201
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Carpenter, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carpenter Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carpenter, SD is a Studio unit found at Southland Court in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $750. West Oaks Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carpenter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southland CourtStudio - BStudio,1BA$750
West Oaks EstatesEfficiency UnitStudio,1BA$849
630 S High StHigh Street #52BR,1BA$850
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!StarlingStudio,1BA$895
Dakota EstatesDEIII ChestnutStudio,1BA$906
1009 Southland Ln1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$965
1631 Olive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
The LoftsD1BR,1BA$995
Sioux VillageStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, SD and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpenter area is the $1.03 price per square foot TH 4P/B - 1,640 Model at Wheatgrass Village I in the starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Carpenter apartment is the 1631 - 3 Bedroom Model at The Plains Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.41 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wheatgrass Village ITH 4P/B - 1,6404BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Plains Apartments1631 - 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
One & Two Willow Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.08
Lake Area Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Marketplace ApartmentsO1BR,1BA$1.67
Edgerton PlaceEdgerton Plase Phase I - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
1631 Olive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Aberdeen Communities2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.50
1009 Southland Ln1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
The Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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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 Southland Court listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment is $965 at 1009 Southland Ln.

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 $850 at 630 S High St.

What is the most affordable Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wheatgrass Village I and starts from $1,225.

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