
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Innovation Village

Southland Court

125 Front St, Unit #2

Wilmot Estates

Trails Head

316 N Van Eps Ave
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 | $900 | $775 | $1,100 |
Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $685 | $1,885 |
Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $975 | $1,950 |
Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,650 | $1,755 |
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Cheapest Available Brookings Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 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 | Studio - 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 |
Edgebrook Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,352 |
808 S Glendale Ave | 808 S Glendale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,563 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD and Nearby
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookings area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at Edgebrook Townhomes in the starting from $1,594. The second greatest value Brookings apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes starting at $1,563 with a $1.23 price per square foot . 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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Edgebrook Townhomes | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
808 S Glendale Ave | 808 S Glendale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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 | Studio - 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
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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 $885 at Southland Court.
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 $1,005 at Southland Court.
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