Last updated August 12, 2026
Average Rent in South Dakota (2026)
Average rent across South Dakota is $1,245/mo as of August 2026, based on 71 units tracked daily across 2 cities and 9 apartment communities. Rents are up $14 (1.1%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $670 to $2,195.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), August 2026. Average Rent. (August 2026). Average Rent in South Dakota (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/south-dakota/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/south-dakota/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, August 2026. Explore South Dakota Cities
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South Dakota Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $1,169 | -$191 | 46 | $670 |
| Rapid City | $1,385 | -$66 | 25 | $1,025 |
Which South Dakota Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across South Dakota cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 2 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in South Dakota broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,448 | $1,025 | $1,675 | 6 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,137 | $670 | $1,500 | 17 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,205 | $795 | $1,890 | 34 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,326 | $819 | $1,775 | 13 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 | 1 |
South Dakota Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked South Dakota apartments.
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What is the average rent in South Dakota?
The average rent in South Dakota is $1,245 per month as of August 2026, based on 71 units tracked across 2 cities.
Which South Dakota city has the cheapest rent?
Sioux Falls has the lowest average rent in South Dakota at $1,169 per month, with units starting from $670.
Are rents going up or down in South Dakota?
Rents in South Dakota have increased by $14 (1.1%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Dakota?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Dakota is $1,137 per month, with 17 units available.
What is the most expensive city in South Dakota?
Rapid City is the most expensive city in South Dakota with an average rent of $1,385 per month.
How many apartments are available in South Dakota?
We track 71 individual units across 9 apartment communities in 2 South Dakota cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in South Dakota?
The average studio apartment rent in South Dakota is $1,448 per month.
How often are South Dakota rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All South Dakota rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.