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440 N Creek DrRapid City, SD 57703

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Central City, SD Local Guide

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 $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Civic Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Level2BR,1BA$865
Bridgewood EstatesOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$870
Enchanted PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Candlewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$969
Moonlight Apartment ComplexStudioStudio,1BA$975
Copper Ridge ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$1,025
Sheridan Lake ApartmentsThe Tivoli1BR,1BA$1,050
Deadwood Ridge ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,100
The Elements, LLCEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Canyon Lake ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, SD and Nearby

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.38 price per square foot Apartment Style 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Shepherd Hills Commons in the starting from $1,711. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Buffalo Run starting at $1,775 with a $1.46 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shepherd Hills CommonsApartment Style 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Buffalo Run3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.46
Stonegate Community3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.27
Founders Park VillageBrennan $1,0852BR,2BA$1.34
Rapid Creek Apartments3Bed/2Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
Countryside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Country Bluff ApartmentsThe Roosevelt2BR,1BA$1.37
Bridgewood EstatesOpen living space + spacious master1BR,1BA$1.18
Candlewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Civic Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom Garden Level2BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Central City, SD

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

3 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $870 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 Bridgewood Estates and starts from $1,205.

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