Downtown residents tout life-style perks, budget-friendly choices

Feb. 19, 2026

This piece is sponsored by Pendar Properties. 

When Sydney Wilson moved again to Sioux Falls from Boston final fall, she didn’t have to surrender city dwelling as soon as she found her subsequent residence downtown.

“I loved living in the city, and this gave me the most-similar feel to what I knew I loved prior,” she mentioned. “It’s fantastic. I love it.”

The Avera McKennan nurse now enjoys a fast commute to work from her one-bedroom residence in The Clark constructing at Cherapa Place.

“Especially in the nicer weather, the walkability and location is so much fun,” she mentioned. “I grew up here, but now moving back, I’ve discovered new places around the area.”

Neighbor Jace Guthmiller introduced the same appreciation for metropolis dwelling when he relocated from Denver in late 2024 for a job at Plains Commerce Bank.

“I’m super-grateful and excited to live downtown,” he mentioned. “I love it and just re-signed my lease.”

There’s a false impression that this type of life-style additionally comes with a price ticket most can’t afford.

Instead, residents like Wilson and Guthmiller say they had been glad to discover a hire that not solely met their price range however allowed them financial savings in different respects.

“I knew I wanted to live in a newer apartment, and simply put, it’s well worth the money,” Guthmiller mentioned. “The value is definitely there. And I’d rather spend a little extra money and be excited to go home every day.”

“I even talked to my dad and was worried with the pay difference between here and Boston if I could afford living downtown,” Wilson mentioned.

“But he told me to keep it between one-third and one-fourth of your budget and I’d be totally fine. My mom wondered how expensive it would be, too, and we were shocked how much was included.”

Tenants at Cherapa Place get pleasure from upgraded facilities together with:

• Full-sized, in-unit washer and dryer
• Stainless metal home equipment
• 10-foot mass timber ceiling
• Private balconies
• Organized closet programs
• Modern lighting
• Soft-close cabinetry
• Drop-zone entryway
• Walk-in tile bathe with glass door
• Open flooring plans
• Kitchen island with seating
• Instant fiber Wi-Fi

In addition, a way of life payment provides worth and comfort, together with a parking area in a related ramp, family entry to SISU Fit 24 hours a day, package deal administration and utilities — excluding web and cable — together with entry to community-specific facilities like rooftop decks and the plaza.

“Talk about value — the gym membership alone would be over $100,” Guthmiller mentioned. “Plus, you’re constantly saving more on driving or ridesharing because anywhere you’d want to go is right there.”

“The gym is fantastic,” Wilson agreed. “And the parking garage is free for two hours when people come visit. It’s just a whole different world.”

They each are regulars on the newly opened Pomegranate Market grocery retailer and bistro, which is on the primary degree of their constructing.

“You can get your coffee there, and they have a super-nice area out front to just sit and hang out, and I love to people watch, so the windows are perfect,” Wilson mentioned.

The staff at Pendar Properties additionally takes nice pleasure in providing top-tier, around-the-clock upkeep.

“Our team is exceptional, constantly going above and beyond, and now offers optional ‘Handyman Services’ to assist with furniture assembly, TV mounting and other household projects, making everyday living even easier,” mentioned Ashton Hiatt, advertising supervisor at Pendar Properties.

Many potential residents are shocked once they uncover how dwelling downtown can match their price range, she mentioned.

“Our pricing structure is intentionally predictable, eliminating the surprise of fluctuating utility costs,” she mentioned.

“Plus, with gym access and parking included, residents often find meaningful savings compared to traditional apartment living. For anyone who feels downtown living might be out of reach, we encourage them to consider their total cost of living, not just base rent.”

Add in financial savings on transportation, direct entry to strolling trails and close by occasions, “and downtown living becomes not just attainable but a wonderful lifestyle upgrade,” Hiatt mentioned.

The residences themselves “are amazing,” Guthmiller mentioned. “There’s so much attention to detail in the quality of the interior with the wood used and the concrete floors. The sound is great. Everything is just incredible.”

Both say they’ve additionally gotten to know their neighbors.

“It’s a lot of people my age, and everybody is super-nice, plus it’s quiet, which is also really nice,” Wilson mentioned. “When I work a night shift, I have to sleep during the day, and it helps immensely. My other apartment in Sioux Falls was paper-thin.”

Guthmiller has gone to some glad hours placed on by Pendar Properties for tenants, “and they’re really cool,” he mentioned. “I’m super in love with the place. They’re doing it right.”

Pendar Properties at present has primarily studios and one-bedroom houses accessible at each The Clark Lofts and The Dakota Flats at Cherapa Place, with two-bedroom choices turning into accessible on occasion.

“We frequently run leasing specials, so we always recommend connecting directly with our team for the most up-to-date availability and current offers,” Hiatt mentioned.

To learn more about making your move to Cherapa Place, visit here.