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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 | $896 | $775 | $1,100 |
Brookings 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $885 | $1,885 |
Brookings 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,095 | $1,950 |
Brookings 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,650 | $1,755 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD
Pricing Updated: 03/01/2025Current 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 | $775 | 1522 |
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. Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Starling | Studio,1BA | $895 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,563 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD
As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookings area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Brookings Prairie View Townhomes in the starting from $1,563. The second greatest value Brookings apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Trails Head starting at $1,250 with a $1.79 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 | $1.23 |
Trails Head | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
1009 Southland Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community! | Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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
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 $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 $1,095 at Southland Court.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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