What is the average apartment size in Brookings?

The average size for a Brookings, SD apartment is 853 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Brookings?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Brookings is $1,221 per month, a 10.49% increase from last years average of $1,105.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Brookings?

In Brookings, studios rent for $957 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,152 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,238 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,536 per month

What is the average apartment size in Brookings?

The typical apartment in Brookings offers about 853 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Brookings?

Studio apartments in Brookings average 463 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 695 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 973 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,287 sq. ft.

Brookings, SD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Brookings?

The typical rent budget in Brookings ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Brookings?

In Brookings, 52% of households rent while 48% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 09, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Brookings is $1,221, a 10.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,105.

Studio Apartments at $957 offer the most budget-friendly option with 463 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 695 square feet for $1,152, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,238 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,287 sq ft) for $1,536, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Brookings, SD

Last updated: April 09, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,221	853 sq. ft.
Studio	$957	463 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,152	695 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,238	973 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,536	1,287 sq. ft.

Brookings, SD rent trends

Rental prices in Brookings, SD have increased by 10.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,105 to $1,221.

What's the typical rent budget in Brookings, SD?

The largest share of rentals in Brookings, SD (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Brookings, SD?

4,780 or 52% of the households in Brookings, SD are renter-occupied while 4,365 or 48% are owner-occupied.

How Brookings Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Brookings	$1,221
Sioux Falls	$1,154
Black Hills	$1,346
Rapid City	$1,303
Mitchell	$1,128
Harrisburg	$1,305
Tea	$1,068
Aberdeen	$1,085
Watertown	$1,090
Box Elder	$1,465
Vermillion	$1,474

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Brookings apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.