Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brookings, SD from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Brooks Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

705 14th AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Karolyn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Karolyn Apartments

913 Roberts AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Westgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Apartments

1047 Main AveBrookings, SD 57006
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Heritage Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

627-629 Heritage DrBrookings, SD 57006
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Arrowhead Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

913 Onaka TrlBrookings, SD 57006
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Three Oaks
3 Bedroom Apartments

Three Oaks

705 6th Ave SBrookings, SD 57006
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6th Street Centre
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6th Street Centre

1310 6th StBrookings, SD 57006
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Ideal Twinhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Ideal Twinhomes

417 Western Avenue CirBrookings, SD 57006
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Onaka Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onaka Village

812 Onaka TrlBrookings, SD 57006
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Sandpiper Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Townhomes

163 1st Ave SBrookings, SD 57006
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Sunchase
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunchase

131 Sunrise Ridge RdBrookings, SD 57006
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Brookings, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brookings, SD

Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brookings$1,692$75013

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southland CourtEfficiency - BStudio,1BA$795
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio,1BA$890
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!StarlingStudio,1BA$895
1009 Southland Ln1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$965
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookings Prairie View Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.31
1009 Southland Ln1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!Finch1BR,1BA$1.80
Trails HeadDriftwoodStudio ,1BA$2.17
Southland CourtEfficiency - BStudio ,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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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