Yankton, SD 1 Apartments for Rent

Yankton, SD, isn't hurting for notable former residents; former NFL great Lyle Alzado went to college here, and news anchor Tom Brokaw went to high school here as well.

Those are just some of the famous names that have influenced the town. Lewis and Clark explored through here on the Missouri River, George Custer made camp, and Emmett Culligan -- who gained fame as the "Culligan Man" -- called Yankton home. It isn't Hollywood, but it isn't bad! The town grew up from just a camp settlement on the Missouri River. It was the first capital of the Dakota Territory, which at the time included both present-day Dakotas, Wyoming, and Montana.

Moving to Yankton

With a distance of more than 50 miles to any town with more than a few thousand people, those moving to Yankton are planning to live, work, and for the most part, play here. Research what is in town and set about making preparations to move as soon as you know you want to. The number of vacancies traditionally run lower than the national average, so the more advance time, the better your choices might be. More home rentals are planned for the future but for the time being, be prepared to have competition for the best choices. A good credit report will help, and funds available for first, last, and deposit should be on hand when you begin searching for city apartments in Yankton.

Yankton Neighborhoods

Check out the below neighborhoods in Yankton to decide which ones works best with your lifestyle.

Downtown / Riverfront: The oldest part of town is, of course, near the Missouri River. Here you will find a classic small American downtown with local shops and eateries. Search for one-bedroom apartments in historic buildings.

Westside: This is where the the Dakota Territorial Museum and the grounds of Sacred Heart Monastery are located. Westside Park invites locals to take a break near its lake and the area is a good place to search for three-bedroom apartments.

North Yankton: It's the newest part of town and includes the area around Chan Gurney Municipal Airport. The housing gives way to open farmland near the airport that stretches on for miles.

Living in Yankton

Like the town itself, people here feel close to the Missouri River and its history. The climate is continental, meaning hot summers, cold winters, and spring and fall seasons that can be either one. Moving from a big city could be an adjustment, but this small town offers a quaint atmosphere along with eateries like Fryn' Pan Family Restaurant and El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, shopping opportunities at the Yankton Mall, and place to live it up after dark like the Zebra Night Club. So even though it's small town, you're not out in the boonies.