
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Vale, SD from $497 (58 Rentals)
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Civic Plaza Apartments

Badlands Apartments

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

Countryside Apartments

Hollow Gulch

12th Street Apartments

Johnson Ranch Apartments

Orchard Meadows
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Tallgrass Apartments

Freedom Landing

Shepherd Hills Commons

The Union

Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC

Champion Villas

Sagebrush Flats

BG Flats Apartments

Summerset Heights

Country Bluff Apartments
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Candlewood Apartments

Canyon Lake

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Camden Heights

Fox Run Apartments

The Elements, LLC

Deadwood Ridge Apartments

Mountain View Village

10Bedrock Apartments

Summerset Village
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Buffalo Run

Homestead Garden

Harmony Heights

Block5

Founders Park Village

Tower Heights

4 E Signal Dr

604 Haines Ave

Rapid Creek Apartments

440 N Creek Dr
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318 National St

Moonlight Apartment Complex

KC Lofts

Vistas at Cheyenne Pass

904 Willsie Ave

Lancer Court Apartments

Auburn Hills

333 N 5th St

Butterfly Apartments

Summerset Village
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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 | $1,120 | $665 | $1,588 |
| Vale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $497 | $2,278 |
| Vale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $660 | $3,020 |
| Vale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $1,111 | $2,981 |
| 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 2 Beds unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood priced from $865. Badlands Apartments 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 Vale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Badlands Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes | HOT SIZZLIN SUMMER DEALS! $500 DEPOSIT! NO APPL... | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Freedom Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| Auburn Hills | 1 bed, 1 bath-4660 Coal Bank | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Sagebrush Flats | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,052 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| Country Bluff Apartments | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vale, SD and Nearby
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vale area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Goldenrod Model at Homestead Garden in the starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Vale apartment is the 2x2 Model at Summerset Heights starting at $1,375 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Garden | The Goldenrod | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Summerset Heights | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Summerset Village | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Antelope Ridge | Dakota Acres 2 Bed Single Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Johnson Ranch Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Canyon Lake | The Lincoln | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Badlands Apartments | Two Beds, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 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 Tallgrass Apartments listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vale Apartment is $875 at Badlands Apartments.
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 Canyon Lake and starts from $1,300.
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