Studio Apartment Rent in Brookings, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brookings, South Dakota as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,135 and +41% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Brookings
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Brookings
Compare Brookings's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell | $600 |
| 2 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 4 | Brookings (this page) | $760 |
| 5 | Brandon | $780 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 7 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 8 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 9 | Tea | $860 |
| 10 | Harrisburg | $890 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $890 |
| 2 | Tea | $860 |
| 3 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 4 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 6 | Brandon | $780 |
| 7 | Brookings (this page) | $760 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 9 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 10 | Mitchell | $600 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brookings.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon, SD | 52 mi | $780 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 53.4 mi | $781 | +$21 (+3%) |
| Tea, SD | 59.5 mi | $860 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Harrisburg, SD | 62 mi | $890 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Mitchell, SD | 95.8 mi | $600 | $-160 (-21%) |
| Vermillion, SD | 102.3 mi | $620 | $-140 (-18%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 131.9 mi | $740 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Wahpeton, ND | 135.4 mi | $700 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 144.4 mi | $680 | $-80 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Brookings — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Brookings?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brookings, South Dakota is $760 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,135.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Brookings?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,400 ($2,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookings expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Brookings's studio median of $760 is +41% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookings rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 10 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Brookings ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brookings?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mitchell ($600), Vermillion ($620), Sioux City ($740).