Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!
2123 Tallgrass Pky,
Brookings, SD 57006
$933 - $1,863
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
Back the Jacks in your yellow and blue.
SDSU
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SD State
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Jackrabbits
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest university, with a history dating back to 1862. Students at SD State have the option to explore nearly 200 academic programs, ranging from aerospace to zoology, with engaged faculty and access to hands-on learning opportunities. Research lies at the heart of SDSU’s land-grant mission, contributing to the university’s unique blend of innovation and tradition. Various townhomes and apartments are available for rent near the SDSU campus in Brookings, located just one hour north of Sioux Falls. Convenience to I-29 and U.S. 14 also makes commuting to and from SD State simple. NCAA Division I Jackrabbit athletics, numerous events and speaker series, and more than 200 distinct student organizations keep SDSU buzzing. Brookings offers a small-town feel in addition to museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, and parks. Cities like Minneapolis, Omaha, and Fargo are all less than a four-hour drive from campus. However, the SDSU motto states: “Be Great. Start Here.”
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookings, SD is $936 for a studio, $1,126 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,592 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookings has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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460 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$936/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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635 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,126/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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842 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,146/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,161 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,592/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
509 Students
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-5
529 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
George S. Mickelson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
979 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- McCrory Gardens & Arboretum
- Dakota Nature Park and Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.