Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rapid City Neighborhood of Rapid City, SD from $400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 601 E North St

601 E North St

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property at 210 E North St

210 E North St

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property at 644 Holcomb Ave

644 Holcomb Ave

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property at 207 E Monroe St

207 E Monroe St

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Sundial Square
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sundial Square

118 Waterloo StRapid City, SD 57701
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The Radiant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Radiant

28 Racine StRapid City, SD 57701
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1320 Quincy St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1320 Quincy St

1320 Quincy StRapid City, SD 57701
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West Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

1018 11th StRapid City, SD 57701
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Downtown Rapid City, Rapid City, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rapid City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rapid City area of Rapid City, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at Hainesway priced from $859. The Radiant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $953. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rapid City apartments for rent in Rapid City, SD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place at HaineswayOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$859
The RadiantOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$953
Tallgrass ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$1,000
Harmony Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,010
The Place at Estes ParkTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Creekside Heights Apartments, LLCEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,030
Butterfly Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The Elements, LLCEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,150
Gateway1x11BR,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rapid City, SD

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rapid City area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3Bed/2Bath Model at Rapid Creek Apartments in the in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood starting from $1,402. The second greatest value Downtown Rapid City apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at The Place at Estes Park starting at $1,049 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rapid City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rapid Creek Apartments3Bed/2Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
The Place at Estes ParkTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Butterfly Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
728 Saint Charles St, Unit 2728 Saint Charles St2BR,1BA$1.23
KC Lofts2 bed2BR,1BA$1.73
Gateway1x11BR,1BA$1.56
The RadiantOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.32
Harmony Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Creekside Heights Apartments, LLCEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.49
The Place at HaineswayOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rapid City, Rapid City, SD

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Rapid City, SD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Best Local Schools in
Downtown Rapid City, Rapid City, SD

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Downtown Rapid City, Rapid City, SD

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Getting Around the Downtown Rapid City Neighborhood in Rapid City, SD

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rapid City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Rapid City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Rapid City is at Tallgrass Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rapid City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Rapid City Apartment is $859 at The Place at Hainesway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Rapid City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Rapid City is starting from $949 at The Place at Hainesway.

What is the most affordable Downtown Rapid City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Rapid City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rapid Creek Apartments and starts from $1,402.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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