
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pennington County, SD from $400 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Pennington County.


The Place at Estes Park

Robbinsdale Heights 1

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

811 St James St

303 Parker Dr

733 Dakota Dr
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1108 Farlow Ave

1935 38th St

601 E North St

Shepherd Hills Commons

Bridgewood Estates

820 Holcomb Ave

Enchanted Pines

The Union
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Moonlight Apartment Complex

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Split Creek Commons

Candlewood Apartments

517 E New York St

Orchard Meadows
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Johnson Ranch Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Countryside Apartments

231 Quincy St
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107 Gumbo Dr

Black Hills Cabins at Robins Roost

433 E New York St
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Pennington County, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pennington County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington County Studio Apartments | $1,109 | $620 | $1,825 |
| Pennington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $547 | $2,843 |
| Pennington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $726 | $3,468 |
| Pennington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $979 | $3,302 |
| Pennington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $1,058 | $1,058 |
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Cheapest Available Pennington County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pennington County, SD is a 2 Beds unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood priced from $865. The Place at Hainesway in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pennington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Place at Estes Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| CARRIAGE GREEN | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Rapid Creek Apartments | 3Bed/2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $979 |
| Split Creek Commons | Cherry Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pennington County, SD
As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pennington County area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3b2b WD Southern Model at Southern Cross Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Pennington County 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 Pennington County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross Apartments | 3b2b WD Southern | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Stonegate Community | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Rapid Creek Apartments | 3Bed/2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Sheridan Lake Apartments | The Stanford | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Vista Pointe Apartments | Two BR RE townhouse apt | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Pines at Rapid | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Johnson Ranch Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pennington County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pennington County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pennington County is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pennington County?
The cheapest apartment in Pennington County is The Place at Hainesway which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Pennington County costs $1,680.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pennington County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Pennington County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pennington County?
Cheap apartments in Pennington County have an average cost of $1,058 which is $622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pennington County.
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