
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lead, SD from $400 (57 Rentals)
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Bender Park Apartments

Miller Apartments

Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Estes Park

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Bridgewood Estates

Enchanted Pines

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes
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Sedona Flats

Candlewood Apartments

Champion Villas

Moonlight Apartment Complex

Hollow Gulch

Countryside Apartments

12th Street Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Copper Ridge Apartments

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Prairie Tree Apartments
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Shepherd Hills Commons

Sagebrush Flats

Summerset Heights

Sheridan Lake Apartments

The Elements, LLC

Camden Heights

30 Jefferson St

Country Bluff Apartments

Deadwood Ridge Apartments

Harmony Heights
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The VUE at Catron

Red Rock Apartments

Summerset Village

Block5

Buffalo Run

Stoney Creek Highlands

The Altitude

Stonegate Community

The Altitude 2

Founders Park Village
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The Meadows

3407 10th Ave

1213 Quincy St

Canyon Lake Apartments

Rapid Creek Apartments

318 National St

440 N Creek Dr

107 Gumbo Dr

Butterfly Apartments

KC Lofts
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Lead, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Studio Apartments | $1,113 | $475 | $1,588 |
| Lead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $547 | $2,278 |
| Lead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $726 | $3,338 |
| Lead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Lead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,764 | $1,764 |
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Cheapest Available Lead Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lead, 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 Lead 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 |
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Enchanted Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY RENT FREE AND ROCK BO... | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Champion Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Candlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lead, SD and Nearby
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lead 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 Lead apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Stonegate Community starting at $1,495 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lead 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 |
| Stonegate Community | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Shepherd Hills Commons | Flat Style 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Sheridan Lake Apartments | The Windsor | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Champion Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lead Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lead?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lead is at Robbinsdale Heights 1 listed at $475.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lead Apartment is $875 at The Place at Hainesway.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lead is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lead Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgewood Estates and starts from $1,245.
Expert Rental Resources
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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