
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Meade, SD from $400 (52 Rentals)
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The Place at Estes Park

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Bridgewood Estates

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

Champion Villas

Moonlight Apartment Complex

Shepherd Hills Commons

Hollow Gulch
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Freedom Landing

Candlewood Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Johnson Ranch Apartments

Countryside Apartments

12th Street Apartments

The Union

Sagebrush Flats

Summerset Heights

The Elements, LLC
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Camden Heights

Fox Run Apartments

Country Bluff Apartments

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Deadwood Ridge Apartments

Mountain View Village

10Bedrock Apartments

Block5

Summerset Village

Buffalo Run
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Stoney Creek Highlands

Harmony Heights

The Altitude

Founders Park Village

Tower Heights

1213 Quincy St

Canyon Lake Apartments

Rapid Creek Apartments

440 N Creek Dr

318 National St
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107 Gumbo Dr

Butterfly Apartments

KC Lofts

Summerset Village

904 Willsie Ave

1153 Dakota Dr

Antelope Ridge

3850 Park Dr

614 Terrace Dr

927 Blaine Ave
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Fort Meade, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Meade?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Meade Studio Apartments | $1,095 | $475 | $1,522 |
| Fort Meade 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $547 | $2,278 |
| Fort Meade 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $726 | $3,338 |
| Fort Meade 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Fort Meade 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,764 | $1,764 |
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Cheapest Available Fort Meade Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Meade, SD is a Studio unit found at Robbinsdale Heights 1 priced from $475. Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Meade apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Heights 1 | Studio - Interior | Studio,1BA | $475 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY RENT FREE AND ROCK BO... | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Champion Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $994 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Shepherd Hills Commons | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 318 National St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| Candlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Meade, SD and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mountain View Village starting at $1,695 with a $1.45 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Meade 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 |
| Mountain View Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Antelope Ridge | Dakota Acres 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| 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 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Champions Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Meade Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Meade?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fort Meade is at Robbinsdale Heights 1 listed at $475.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Meade Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Meade Apartment is $900 at Bridgewood Estates.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Meade Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Meade is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fort Meade Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fort Meade Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Hainesway and starts from $1,060.
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