
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Garden City, SD from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Mary's Heights Apartments

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Innovation Village

Depot Apartments

Lake Area Townhomes
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The Oaks

Lofts at Park Hill

625 14th Ave

Clinton Community Housing

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Woodland Park - Ivanhoe
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Home Rite Apartments

309 W Washington Ave

Ridgeview Manor - Trail I and II

Heritage High Apartments

1631 Olive Dr

1301 John Deere Cir
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630 S High St

Southland Court
Garden City, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Studio Apartments | $981 | $815 | $1,155 |
| Garden City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $455 | $10,000+ |
| Garden City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $545 | $6,300 |
| Garden City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $800 | $1,840 |
| Garden City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $910 | $1,810 |
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Cheapest Available Garden City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Garden City, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary's Heights Apartments priced from $455. Beardsley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $455 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Archer Flats | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| The Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $866 |
| Latitude 44 | The Cove | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden City, SD and Nearby
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden City area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Wheatgrass Village I in the starting from $1,465. The second greatest value Garden City apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Mary's Heights Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.60 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatgrass Village I | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Lake Area Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| SunHill Lake Norden | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Reserve Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Prairie Springs Apartments | Prairie Springs 1 - 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Sparrow | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Oaks | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Garden City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Garden City is at The Oaks listed at $866.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden City Apartment is $455 at Mary's Heights Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Garden City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Garden City is starting from $545 at Mary's Heights Apartments.
What is the most affordable Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mary's Heights Apartments and starts from $800.
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