
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Meade, SD from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Shepherd Hills Commons

Bridgewood Estates

The Union

Moonlight Apartment Complex
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Hollow Gulch

Freedom Landing

Countryside Apartments

Johnson Ranch Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Candlewood Apartments

334 Gwinn Ave

Sagebrush Flats
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Country Bluff Apartments

Champion Villas

Summerset Heights

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

Canyon Lake Apartments

The Elements, LLC

Fox Run Apartments

Sheridan Lake Apartments
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Summerset Village

Buffalo Run

The Altitude Villas

Harmony Heights

Deadwood Ridge Apartments

1626 Evergreen Dr, Unit 16, Unit 16

811 6th St

Tower Heights
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Rapid Creek Apartments

318 National St

440 N Creek Dr

216 E Denver St

KC Lofts

107 Gumbo Dr

Butterfly Apartments

517 E Saint Patrick St
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Summerset Village
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 | $1,172 | $675 | $1,611 |
| Fort Meade 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $547 | $2,842 |
| Fort Meade 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $726 | $3,220 |
| Fort Meade 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Fort Meade 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,707 | $1,707 |
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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 The Place at Hainesway in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood priced from $730. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place at Hainesway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| 318 National St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Johnson Ranch Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 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 Fort Meade, SD and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Meade area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Mountain View Village in the starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Fort Meade apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at The Elements, LLC starting at $1,750 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Elements, LLC | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Summerset Village | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Summerset Heights | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Antelope Ridge | Dakota Acres 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Champion Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 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 Fort Meade Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Meade?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fort Meade is at The Place at Hainesway listed at $730.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Meade Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Meade Apartment is $875 at The Place at Hainesway.
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 Bridgewood Estates and starts from $1,245.
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