Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Brookings, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Brookings

$1,290/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookings is $1,290 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookings

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookings rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Brookings, SD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Brookings, SD

Average rent prices in Brookings have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Brookings, SD

Rent prices in Brookings vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookings is $1,290, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookings run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$940

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,330

21%

32%

3 bedroom

$1,670

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brookings, SD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Brookings, SD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brookings and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brookings

Median rent price$1,290
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookings, SD is 14% lower than the median rent in Arlington, SD.

Discover rentals in Brookings, SD

Countryside Estates - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Countryside Estates

1014 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006

2 beds

1 bath

$960

Apartment for rent

Old Sanctuary Apts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Old Sanctuary Apts

910 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

1800 Christine Ave #RF40 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookings

Reserve Flats, 3 Bed 2 Bath, RF3

1800 Christine Ave #RF40, Brookings, SD 57006

3 beds

2 baths

$1,670

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 11

1730 Christine Ave #RF28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookings

Reserve Flats, 3 Bed 2 Bath, RF3

1730 Christine Ave #RF28, Brookings, SD 57006

3 beds

2 baths

$1,670

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 11

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Frequently asked questions for Brookings, SD

Quick answers to common questions about the Brookings rental market.

How much is rent in Brookings?

The average rent in Brookings is $1,290 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookings?

Average rent prices in Brookings have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Brookings rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookings is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookings?

To comfortably afford rent in Brookings, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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