
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vale, SD from $400 (54 Rentals)
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The Place at Estes Park

The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

BG Flats

Champions Villas

Shepherd Hills Commons

Moonlight Apartment Complex

Vistas at Cheyenne Pass
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Hollow Gulch

Orchard Meadows

Freedom Landing

Candlewood Apartments

Tallgrass Apartments

Johnson Ranch Apartments

Countryside Apartments

12th Street Apartments

The Union

Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC
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Sagebrush Flats

Summerset Heights

The Elements, LLC

Camden Heights

Fox Run Apartments

Country Bluff Apartments

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Deadwood Ridge Apartments

Mountain View Village

Block5
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Summerset Village

Buffalo Run

Harmony Heights

Founders Park Village

10Bedrock

Tower Heights

1213 Quincy St

Rapid Creek Apartments

440 N Creek Dr

318 National St
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Lancer Court Apartments

107 Gumbo Dr

Canyon Lake Apartments

Butterfly Apartments

KC Lofts

Summerset Village

904 Willsie Ave

1153 Dakota Dr

Antelope Ridge

1632 Evergreen Dr
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Vale, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Studio Apartments | $1,079 | $475 | $1,522 |
| Vale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $547 | $2,278 |
| Vale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $726 | $3,338 |
| Vale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Vale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,764 | $1,764 |
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Cheapest Available Vale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vale, SD is a Studio unit found at Robbinsdale Heights 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 Vale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Heights | Studio - Interior | Studio,1BA | $475 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY RENT FREE AND ROCK BO... | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| BG Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Champions Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $994 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Shepherd Hills Commons | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 318 National St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Vistas at Cheyenne Pass | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vale, SD and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vale 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 Vale apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mountain View Village starting at $1,695 with a $1.45 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Vale 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 |
| Mountain View Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Antelope Ridge | Dakota Acres 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Sheridan Lake Apartments | The Windsor | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Canyon Lake Apartments | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Place at Hainesway | Three Beds, One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Champions Villas | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Vale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Vale is at Robbinsdale Heights listed at $475.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vale Apartment is $950 at BG Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Vale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vale is starting from $865 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the most affordable Vale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Vale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Hainesway and starts from $1,060.
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