Tallgrass Apartments
2126 E Philadelphia St,
Rapid City, SD 57703
$1,000 - $2,500
Studio - 2 Beds
Butterfly Apartments
1516 Wood Ave,
Rapid City,
SD
57701
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Butterfly Apartments
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Highlights
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Deck
- Balcony
About Butterfly Apartments
Comfy cozy, two bedroom, one bath apartments in the sweetest of communities. Our tenants stay a significant amount of time, some up to seven years, and look after each other. We even have Christmas lights! The Rushmore mall is very close as well as the two main movie theaters. There is a very large, conveniently located convenience store and gas station very close by. Entrance to the interstate is less than a quarter of a mile away making access to all of town including the hospital, grocery stores, civic center, schools and downtown quick and easy.
Butterfly Apartments is an apartment community located in Pennington County and the 57701 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Christmas Lights
- Coin Operated Washer Dryer In Building
- Great Outdoor Lighting
Community Amenities
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Balcony
- Deck
1516 Wood Ave,
Rapid City,
SD
57701
Located at the entrance to the Black Hills, Rapid City combines outdoor recreation with urban living. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,181, and housing options span from downtown communities to suburban neighborhoods. The western part of the city, built along the Red Valley between the Black Hills foothills and Dakota Hogback, features hillside residences, while the eastern section extends through Rapid Creek's valley. Notable residential areas include the northern corridor near Interstate 90 and the southern neighborhoods overlooking the Black Hills.
Downtown Rapid City showcases public art through Art Alley and the City of Presidents tour, which displays bronze statues of U.S. presidents throughout the streets. The city offers easy access to Dinosaur Park, Story Book Island, and the Journey Museum and Gardens. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Badlands National Park are all within driving distance.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
Butterfly Apartments is within 7 minutes or 2.8 miles from SDSM&T.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near Butterfly Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Active
Soundscore™
77
/ 100
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1516 Wood Ave
Rapid City, SD 57701