
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rapid City Neighborhood of Rapid City, SD from $726 (20 Rentals)


Civic Plaza Apartments

Total Monthly Price
720 Haines Ave, Unit B

415 E Saint Patrick St

The Place at Hainesway

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes
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Sheridan Lake Apartments

602 St James St

Sagebrush Flats

Harmony Heights

Founders Park Village

Penney-Haines, LLC
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Dakota Drive Apartments

Sundial Square

The Radiant

Maplewood Apartments & Townhomes

Butterfly Apartments

Pleasant Hill Village Townhomes
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KC Lofts

904 Willsie Ave
Downtown Rapid City, Rapid City, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Rapid City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rapid City Studio Apartments | $1,199 | $730 | $1,588 |
| Downtown Rapid City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $547 | $5,018 |
Downtown Rapid City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $726 | $3,338 |
| Downtown Rapid City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,080 | $1,845 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Best Local Schools in Downtown Rapid City, Rapid City, SD
General Beadle Elementary - 01
Central High School - 41
North Middle School - 35
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rapid City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rapid City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rapid City is Civic Plaza Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Downtown Rapid City costs $1,501.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Rapid City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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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.