
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, SD from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Shepherd Hills Commons

Bridgewood Estates

Enchanted Pines

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

Sedona Flats

Moonlight Apartment Complex
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Hollow Gulch

Countryside Apartments

12th Street Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Candlewood Apartments

Champion Villas

Copper Ridge Apartments

Prairie Tree Apartments

Canyon Lake Apartments

334 Gwinn Ave
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Sagebrush Flats

Summerset Heights

Country Bluff Apartments

The VUE at Catron

The Elements, LLC

Camden Heights

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Buffalo Run

Red Rock Apartments

Deadwood Ridge Apartments
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Harmony Heights

Summerset Village

Stoney Creek Highlands

Stonegate Community

The Altitude 2

Block5

Spearfish Estates

Founders Park Village

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312 Grandview Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

The Meadows
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Bender Park Apartments

Miller Apartments

1213 Quincy St

216 E Denver St

Rapid Creek Apartments

318 National St

440 N Creek Dr

Butterfly Apartments

517 E Saint Patrick St

104 Philadelphia St
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Central City, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $1,159 | $675 | $1,520 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $547 | $2,842 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $726 | $3,338 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,764 | $1,764 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, SD is a 2 Beds unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood priced from $865. Bridgewood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Place at Hainesway | Two Beds, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Enchanted Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY RENT FREE AND ROCK BO... | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 318 National St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Countryside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Candlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, SD and Nearby
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2/1.5 - 1,632 TH Model at Spearfish Estates in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Stonegate Community starting at $1,495 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish Estates | 2/1.5 - 1,632 TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Stonegate Community | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Summerset Village | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Sheridan Lake Apartments | The Windsor | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Place at Hainesway | Three Beds, One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Country Bluff Apartments | The Roosevelt | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Enchanted Pines listed at $950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $900 at Bridgewood Estates.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Hainesway and starts from $1,060.
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