
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Custer, SD from $500 (52 Rentals)
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437 Montgomery St, Unit 8

163 N 2nd St

The Place at Estes Park

Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Bridgewood Estates

Canyon Lake

Enchanted Pines
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Sedona Flats

Copper Ridge Apartments

Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC

BG Flats Apartments

Candlewood Apartments

Country Bluff Apartments

The Elements, LLC

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Sheridan Lake Apartments

Red Rock Apartments

Boulder Creek Apartments

Harmony Heights

Block5

The VUE at Catron

Gateway Apartments

The Pines at Rapid

Vista Pointe Apartments

Stoney Creek Highlands
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Stonegate Community

The Altitude Villas 1

The Altitude Flats

Founders Park Village

Jayhawks Patio Home Apartments

The Meadows

Mesa Flats

14 E Quincy St

820 Holcomb Ave

411 E Denver St
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Rapid Creek Apartments

318 National St

904 Willsie Ave

Boulder Creek Estates

KC Lofts

1021 Dilger Ave

30 E Saint Patrick St

1923 38th St

2735.5 Jenny Gulch

2735 Jenny Gulch
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Custer, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Custer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Studio Apartments | $1,077 | $665 | $1,588 |
| Custer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $547 | $2,278 |
| Custer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $726 | $2,970 |
| Custer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $1,060 | $2,260 |
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Cheapest Available Custer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Custer, 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 Custer 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 |
| Canyon Lake | The Teddy | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| The Place at Hainesway | Two Beds, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Enchanted Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Johnson Ranch Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Orchard Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Ponderosa Apartments | Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Copper Ridge Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Custer, SD and Nearby
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Custer area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Stonegate Community in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Custer apartment is the Brennan $1,085 Model at Founders Park Village starting at $1,478 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Custer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate Community | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Vista Pointe Apartments | 2-Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Pines at Rapid | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Candlewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Country Bluff Apartments | The Roosevelt | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Place at Hainesway | Two Beds, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 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 Custer Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Custer?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Custer is at Canyon Lake listed at $930.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Custer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Custer Apartment is $900 at Bridgewood Estates.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Custer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Custer is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Custer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Custer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgewood Estates and starts from $1,245.
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