Studio Apartment Rent in Brookings, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brookings, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,100 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 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 3 | Brookings (this page) | $760 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 5 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 6 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 7 | Tea | $860 |
| 8 | 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 | Brookings (this page) | $760 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 8 | Mitchell | $600 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brookings.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%) |
| 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 July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brookings, South Dakota is $760 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,100.
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 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookings rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Brookings ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brookings?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mitchell ($600), Sioux City ($740), Wahpeton ($700).