Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stratford, SD from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Archer Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Flats

2308 14th Ave NEWatertown, SD 57201
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Parkside Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Place

8 2nd St NEWatertown, SD 57201
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Cheapest Available Stratford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stratford, SD is a 2 Beds unit found at 630 S High St priced from $850. Oakes I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stratford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
630 S High StHigh Street #52BR,1BA$850
Oakes I & II Apartments3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$900
1631 Olive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
The LoftsB1BR,1BA$995
Forte Living of Aberdeen: 50+ Community!Finch1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, SD and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1629 - 3A Model at The Plains Apartments in the starting from $1,870. The second greatest value Stratford apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at One & Two Willow Creek starting at $1,420 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Plains Apartments1629 - 3A3BR,2BA$1.37
One & Two Willow Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.08
Oakes I & II Apartments3BR/1BA3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Marketplace ApartmentsG2BR,1BA$1.45
1631 Olive DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Aberdeen Communities2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.50
The LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.47
Forte Living of Aberdeen: 50+ Community!Finch1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Apartment is $872 at Prairie Springs Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stratford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stratford is starting from $850 at 630 S High St.

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