Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Brookings, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Brookings

$1,410/mo

increased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookings is $1,410 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookings

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookings rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brookings, SD

Average rent prices in Brookings have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 50% 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 $1,190, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookings run $1,080 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,410.

Listings

Studio

$915

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,080

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,327

No Change

37%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$915

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,327

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

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$1,410
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookings, SD is 20% higher than the median rent in Arlington, SD.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Arlington

$1,175

N/A
Last year
Brandon

$1,050

increased by22%
Last year
Glenwood

$1,700

increased by14%
Last year
Harrisburg

$1,312

decreased by4%
Last year
Hartford

$1,125

increased by23%
Last year
Luverne

$560

decreased by23%
Last year

Discover rentals in Brookings, SD

Medary Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Medary Apartments

1005 5th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Countryside Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.4

Very good

Countryside Meadows

2308 10th St, Brookings, SD 57006

3 beds

2 baths

$1,325

1714 Christine Ave #RF08 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brookings

Reserve Flats, 3 Bed 2 Bath, RF3

1714 Christine Ave #RF08, Brookings, SD 57006

3 beds

2 baths

$1,570

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

$1,570

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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 $1,410 per month as of September 12, 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 50% since last year.

How does Brookings rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookings is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 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 $56,000/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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Houses for rent in Brookings

1311 Camelot Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1538 Ohana Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1522 Ohana Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1730 Christine Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1525 Ohana Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1615 Ohana Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1714 Christine Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1800 Christine Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1726 Christine Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
3406 34th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1004 Castlewood Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1012 Castlewood Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1014 Castlewood Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1026 Castlewood Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1028 Castlewood Dr, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
108 Folsom St, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1209 2nd St, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
1225 17th Ave S Apt E, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
123 W Highway 14 Byp, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
124 1st Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006, USA