Forte of Brookings: 50+ Community!
2123 Tallgrass Pky,
Brookings, SD 57006
$895 - $1,800 | Studio - 2 Beds
Brookings
Brookings, SD
Area Guide
Experience the dynamic energy of this vibrant college town
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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College Town
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Vibrant
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Welcoming
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Growing
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Active
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Affordable
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Peaceful
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Situated in eastern South Dakota, about 55 miles north of Sioux Falls, Brookings is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state. Brookings is home to South Dakota’s largest university, South Dakota State University, which contributes a youthful energy to the city in addition to numerous educational, cultural, and sporting events.
Brookings boasts a small-town atmosphere with many big-city amenities, including cultural offerings like the South Dakota Art Museum, the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, and the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival. Brookings contains a vibrant downtown area filled with boutique shops, restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, antique stores, and much more in rows of colorful, historic buildings. Brookings affords residents quick commutes and travels with access to I-29, U.S. 14, and Brookings Regional Airport.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brookings, SD is $849 for a studio, $1,026 for one bedroom, $1,117 for two bedrooms, and $1,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookings has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,026/month
679 Sq Ft
Transportation
49
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 4-5
529 Students
5
Public
Grades K-3
323 Students
4
Public
Grades K-3
473 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-3
305 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades PK-5
Rating Unavailable
Gs Mickelson Middle School - 02
Public
Grades 6-8
751 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,050 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
Rating Unavailable
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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 February 2025.