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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Patio or balcony
  • Picnic area
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Quiet, peaceful neighborhood
  • Grills
  • Maple laminate flooring

Location

4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
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Management

Thies & Talle Management

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Leasing office

(605) 315-7880

Open 

7:00 am–4:30 pm MT

Property Overview

Prairie Tree Apartments, rated 9.6 by Zumper, offers excellent value with a competitive price rating of 9 out of 10. The property excels in amenities and location, both rated 10, featuring standout offerings like a heated outdoor pool, community picnic area, and access to transit options. With a peaceful atmosphere and robust social life, along with high trustworthiness and transparency from management, this property effectively meets diverse renter needs.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Prairie Tree Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2C2 bed1.5 bath870 sqft$1,160 /mo1 unit available
2A2 bed1 bath820 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit available
1A1 bed1 bath620 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
1B1 bed1 bath740 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon
2B2 bed1 bath840 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Prairie Tree Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Ceiling FanCondition Very Good
HeatPatio
Screened Patio/BalconyTrash Included
Utilities/SewerWater

Tech

CableIntercom Entry System
Utilities/Cable

Building

Bike Rack or Bike StorageCats OK
Controlled AccessDogs OK
Onsite LaundrySome Architectural Distinction

Grounds

Barbecue/Picnic AreaGarage Parking
Great Guest ParkingGreen and Flowered Areas
Outdoor SpaceParking Structure Not Reserved
StorageSwimming Pool
Well-Maintained Grounds

Services

On-Site Maintenance

Neighborhood

Excellent AccessWalk to Bus Line

Other

Community WebsiteHigh Speed Internet in Area
Short Term Lease
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Deposit$350
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$25

Cat policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Deposit$350
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$25

Pets welcome. Restrictions apply. Please contact the property for more information.

Breed restrictions include:

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Parking

Garage LotContact for Price
Detached Garages Available.
Surface LotContact for Price
Detached Garages Available.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$400
Building details

Property details

Year built1986
Units96
Lease terms3–13 months
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About Prairie Tree Apartments

HomeApartments in Rapid City Prairie Tree Apartments

Spacious apartment homes offer five different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony and located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Heat, soft water, trash removal and expanded cable TV are all included in the rent. You'll appreciate other amenities, too, such as detached garages, heated outdooor pool and picnic area with grills and play area for the children. Some units have maple laminate flooring and new brushed nickel lighting packages. We are also offer screened porches on select homes so you can enjoy them even more!


Year Built: 1986

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Prairie Tree Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Prairie Tree Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Prairie Tree Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Prairie Tree Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Prairie Tree Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Prairie Tree Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Prairie Tree Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Prairie Tree Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

Nice place to live. Staff friendly. Exelant location.

John Mc Kee

John Mc Kee

Nov 18, 2021

I lived at Prairie Tree Apartments for about 2 years. I moved from the other side of the state and the leasing agent was accommodating to my roommate and I in terms of responsiveness, and paperwork. Our experiencing living here has been great. The office staff was friendly and maintenance completed repairs in a timely manner, usually next day. It is pet friendly and the grounds are kept well. The apartment itself was modern. I highly recommend leasing with Praire Tree Apartments if you are searching for a nice place to live.

Tony Do

Tony Do

Dec 15, 2018

We’re sharing just 6 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Prairie Tree Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • A bustling neighborhood
  • The area has transit options
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Prairie Tree Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Rapid City

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Prairie Tree Apartments to be 1% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Rapid City.

Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.
Rapid City
A table of studio rental data trends in Rapid City
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$950
November 2023$982
December 2023$966
January 2024$957
February 2024$990
March 2024$922
April 2024$928
May 2024$982
June 2024$992
July 2024$965
August 2024$976
September 2024$961
October 2024$906
November 2024$900
December 2024$900
January 2025$915
February 2025$950
March 2025$922
April 2025$909
May 2025$937
June 2025$943
July 2025$915
August 2025$920
September 2025$901
October 2025$913

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,200 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,205.
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Schools near Prairie Tree Apartments

Grandview Elementary School

3301 grandview dr

rapid city, SD, 57701

K-5Public
C+

Jefferson Academy

21 st joseph st

rapid city, SD, 57701

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Rapid City near 4010 Elm Ave

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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