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Prairie Tree Apartments

4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,035 - $1,285

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 1.25 ba

  • Square Feet

    620 - 870 sq ft

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Spacious apartment homes offer five different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony and located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Heat, soft water, trash removal and internet are all included in the rent. You'll appreciate other amenities, too, such as detached garages, heated outdooor pool and picnic area with grills and play area for the children. Some units have maple laminate flooring and new brushed nickel lighting packages. We are also offer screened porches on select homes so you can enjoy them even more!

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Highlights

  • Top Rated by Renters
  • Pool
  • Picnic Area
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Pricing & Floor Plans

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1A
$1,035 1 Bed 1 Bath 620 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 303
    price $1,035
    square feet 620
    availibility Jun 1
  • Unit 205
    price $1,035
    square feet 620
    availibility Jul 1
1B
$1,115 – $1,215 1 Bed 1 Bath 740 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
Not Available
2A
$1,145 – $1,250 2 Beds 1 Bath 820 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
Not Available
2B
$1,155 – $1,265 2 Beds 1 Bath 840 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
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2C
$1,160 – $1,285 2 Beds 1.25 Baths 870 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
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1A
$1,035 1 Bed 1 Bath 620 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 303
    price $1,035
    square feet 620
    availibility Jun 1
  • Unit 205
    price $1,035
    square feet 620
    availibility Jul 1
1B
$1,115 – $1,215 1 Bed 1 Bath 740 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
Not Available
2A
$1,145 – $1,250 2 Beds 1 Bath 820 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
Not Available
2B
$1,155 – $1,265 2 Beds 1 Bath 840 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
Not Available
2C
$1,160 – $1,285 2 Beds 1.25 Baths 870 Sq Ft $400 Deposit
Not Available
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $40
  • Dogs
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $150
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $350
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $25 / mo
    75 lbs. Weight Limit
    Restrictions:
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    Pets welcome.  Restrictions apply.  Please contact the property for more information.
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  • Cats
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $150
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $350
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $25 / mo
    75 lbs. Weight Limit
    Restrictions:
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    Pets welcome.  Restrictions apply.  Please contact the property for more information.
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  • Garage Lot
    • Parking Deposit
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0
    Comments
    Detached Garages Available.
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  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Deposit
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0
    Comments
    Detached Garages Available.
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Cable

Lease Options

  • 3 - 13 Month Leases
  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Built in 1986
  • 96 units/3 stories

About Prairie Tree Apartments

Spacious apartment homes offer five different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony and located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Heat, soft water, trash removal and internet are all included in the rent. You'll appreciate other amenities, too, such as detached garages, heated outdooor pool and picnic area with grills and play area for the children. Some units have maple laminate flooring and new brushed nickel lighting packages. We are also offer screened porches on select homes so you can enjoy them even more!

Prairie Tree 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

  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Green and flowered areas
  • Cable
  • Ceiling fan
  • Patios/Balconies
  • Walk to bus line
  • Great guest parking
  • Intercom entry system
  • Screened patio/balcony
  • A/C - Window/Wall unit(s)
  • High-speed internet in area
  • Parking structure-not reserved
  • Some architectural distinction
  • Community web site
  • Condition very good
  • Excellent access
  • Heated pool
  • Well maintained grounds
  • 24hr. Emergency maintenance
  • Bike rack or bike storage
  • Controlled building access
  • Off Street Parking

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  • Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm
  • Friday, 8am - 12pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Bicycle Storage

Picnic Area

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Patio

Ceiling Fans

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Intercom
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Location
4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City,
SD 57701
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City - Rapid City

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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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Green and flowered areas
  • Cable
  • Ceiling fan
  • Patios/Balconies
  • Walk to bus line
  • Great guest parking
  • Intercom entry system
  • Screened patio/balcony
  • A/C - Window/Wall unit(s)
  • High-speed internet in area
  • Parking structure-not reserved
  • Some architectural distinction
  • Community web site
  • Condition very good
  • Excellent access
  • Heated pool
  • Well maintained grounds
  • 24hr. Emergency maintenance
  • Bike rack or bike storage
  • Controlled building access
  • Off Street Parking
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Intercom
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Garage Parking $40
Cat Rent $25
Dog Rent $25
One-Time
Cat Fee $150
Cat Deposit $350
Dog Fee $150
Dog Deposit $350
Utilities Included
Water, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer, Cable Included
Office Hours
Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
SDSM&T
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Prairie Tree Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.2 miles from SDSM&T.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Nearby
South Middle School - 36
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
553 Students
Attendance Zone
St Pauls Lutheran School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
157 Students
Nearby
St. Thomas More High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Prairie Tree Apartments is near Rapid City Regional, located 10.7 miles or 18 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Rapid City Regional
Drive: 18 min 10.7 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Prairie Tree Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Black Hills Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Cambell Street Mall
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Tuscany Square
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Prairie Tree Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 3.4 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Geology
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
The Journey Museum
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
The Outdoor Campus - West
Drive: 15 min 6.5 mi
Reptile Gardens
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
Black Hills Caverns
Drive: 24 min 11.2 mi
Prairie Tree Apartments has 5 parks within 11.2 miles, including Museum of Geology, The Journey Museum, and The Outdoor Campus - West.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Same Day Surgery Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Prairie Tree Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Black Hills Surgical Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ellsworth Air Force Base Central Pennington
Drive: 26 min 14.1 mi
Ellsworth Air Force Base Belle Fourche
Drive: 71 min 58.5 mi
Prairie Tree Apartments is 14.1 miles from Ellsworth Air Force Base Central Pennington, and is convenient to other military bases, including Ellsworth Air Force Base Belle Fourche.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prairie Tree Apartments have in-unit laundry?

While Prairie Tree Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Prairie Tree Apartments?

Select utilities are included in rent at Prairie Tree Apartments, including water, heat, trash removal, sewer, and cable. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Prairie Tree Apartments?

Parking is available at Prairie Tree Apartments. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Prairie Tree Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,035/mo. to $1,285/mo.

Is Prairie Tree Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, Prairie Tree Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Prairie Tree Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,035 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $41,400 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Prairie Tree Apartments have move-in specials?

Prairie Tree Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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