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Brookings, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookings?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brookings Studio Apartments | $886 | $750 | $1,100 |
Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $885 | $1,885 |
Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $1,005 | $1,900 |
Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,650 | $1,755 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD
Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Brookings, SD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brookings Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Brookings | $1,692 | $750 | 13 |
Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brookings, SD is a Studio unit found at Southland Court in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $795. Trails Head in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brookings apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Southland Court | Efficiency - B | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Starling | Studio,1BA | $895 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,665 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookings area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes in the starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Brookings apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1009 Southland Ln starting at $965 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookings apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Trails Head | Driftwood | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
Southland Court | Efficiency - B | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Getting Around Brookings, SD
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookings Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brookings?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brookings is at Southland Court listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brookings Apartment is $965 at 1009 Southland Ln.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brookings Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brookings is starting from $1,275 at 1009 Southland Ln.
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