Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Rapid City, SD from $400 (14 Rentals)

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Heartland Heights
Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Heights

427 Degeest DrRapid City, SD 57703
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The Radiant
Built in 20231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Radiant

28 Racine StRapid City, SD 57701
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Moonlight Apartments
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moonlight Apartments

1062 Valley DrRapid City, SD 57703
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440 N Creek Dr
Built in 20172 Bedroom Apartments

440 N Creek Dr

440 N Creek DrRapid City, SD 57703

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Getting Around Rapid City, SD

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rapid City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rapid City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rapid City is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rapid City?

The cheapest apartment in Rapid City is Bridgewood Estates which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Rapid City costs $1,660.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rapid City?

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 1 regular apartments in Rapid City 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 Rapid City?

Cheap apartments in Rapid City have an average cost of $898 which is $762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rapid City.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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