
Cheap Apartments for Rent in De Smet, SD from $300 (56 Rentals)
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West Oaks Estate

Mary's Heights Apartments

Egan Avenue Residence

Yukon at Benson

Innovation Village

Maple Pass Apartments & Townhomes

Lake Area Townhomes

University Hills Village

The Oaks
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Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes

Archer Flats

Wheatgrass Village I

Flats on Havens

Trails Head

Marion Crossing Apartments

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Edgerton Place

Paragon

Sweetgrass Crossing
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Wilkeshire Apartments

Thelin Center

Latitude 44

Sioux Village

Lofts at Willow Creek

The Brixx 2 Apartments

The Lofts

SunHill

Wilmot Estates Apartments

Generations on 1st
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The Brixx Villas

Copper Flats

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

617 S Prairie Ave

Heritage High Apartments

Cathedral Square II

Greenridge Apartments

226 Fremont St S

1301 John Deere Cir

University Hill Village - UHV Building 2
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223 N Main St

625 S Prairie Ave

203 S Covell Ave

828 W 2nd Ave

University Hills Village - UHV Building 4

Southland Court

408 N Main St

Parkview Apartments and Townhomes

1009 Southland Ln

1020 E 1st Ave
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De Smet, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in De Smet?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet Studio Apartments | $921 | $795 | $1,195 |
| De Smet 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $399 | $1,980 |
| De Smet 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $545 | $1,975 |
| De Smet 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $870 | $2,300 |
| De Smet 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available De Smet Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in De Smet, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at West Oaks Estate priced from $399. Mary's Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable De Smet apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oaks Estate | 1 bdr/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $399 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $455 |
| Yukon at Benson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Maple Pass Apartments & Townhomes | Rent Special - Studio Apts | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Lake Area Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| University Hills Village | Unit Type K3 - Studio/1 BA - Non Smoking | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes | Tallgrass | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Marion Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Edgerton Place | Edgerton Place Phase II - Studio | Studio,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in De Smet, SD and Nearby
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the De Smet area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom PIIB Model at Lake Area Townhomes in the starting from $1,580. The second greatest value De Smet apartment is the 3x2 Model at 100 W 10th St starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for De Smet apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Townhomes | 2 Bedroom PIIB | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 100 W 10th St | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 1501 N Grove Pl | 3Bed,2.5Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Golden Prairie | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Second Floor | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| West Oaks Estate | 2 bd 2 bath Upper Level Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Thelin Center | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Wilkeshire Apartments | Fairview | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Wheatridge Apartments & Townhomes | Tallgrass | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Marion Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in De Smet, SD
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap De Smet Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in De Smet?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in De Smet is at Yukon at Benson listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom De Smet Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom De Smet Apartment is $399 at West Oaks Estate.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom De Smet Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in De Smet is starting from $545 at Mary's Heights Apartments.
What is the most affordable De Smet Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap De Smet Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mary's Heights Apartments and starts from $870.
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