5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Large bedrooms
- Living room
Location
1903 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
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Property Overview
1903 Elm Avenue offers strong overall value with an 8/10 expert rating, highlighted by its excellent 9/10 scores for both price and location, reflecting competitive pricing and convenient access to popular destinations, transit, and well-rated nearby schools. Large bedrooms and a spacious living room complement an 8/10 amenities score, while a 7/10 trustworthiness rating indicates a clear, detailed listing. The property is in a lively, walkable neighborhood with diverse residents and sits in a high value-per-square-foot percentile for the area, making it especially appealing for an active social life.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- More space
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1903 Elm Avenue | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,100 sqft | $1,395 /mo | Awesome duplex unit in Southeast Rapid City. Two large bedrooms, large living room and kitchen. Home features a drive under garage with opener. One of the owners of this property is a licensed Real estate agent in South Dakota. Tenant pays gas and electric, landlord pays for water, sewer and garbage. |
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Building details
Property details
| Year built | 1986 |
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1903 Elm Avenue
Awesome duplex unit in Southeast Rapid City. Two large bedrooms, large living room and kitchen. Home features a drive under garage with opener. One of the owners of this property is a licensed Real estate agent in South Dakota. Tenant pays gas and electric, landlord pays for water, sewer and garbage.
Year Built: 1986
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
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Very GoodWith a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 1903 Elm Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1903 Elm Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1903 Elm Avenue stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 1903 Elm Avenue is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1903 Elm Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1903 Elm Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1903 Elm Avenue provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
1903 Elm Avenue is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1903 Elm Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 133 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in Rapid City
2-bedroom apartments at 1903 Elm Avenue cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Rapid City.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Rapid City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $982 |
| June 2024 | $992 |
| July 2024 | $965 |
| August 2024 | $976 |
| September 2024 | $961 |
| October 2024 | $906 |
| November 2024 | $900 |
| December 2024 | $900 |
| January 2025 | $915 |
| February 2025 | $950 |
| March 2025 | $922 |
| April 2025 | $909 |
| May 2025 | $937 |
| June 2025 | $943 |
| July 2025 | $915 |
| August 2025 | $920 |
| September 2025 | $901 |
| October 2025 | $905 |
| November 2025 | $909 |
| December 2025 | $915 |
| January 2026 | $900 |
| February 2026 | $913 |
| March 2026 | $964 |
| April 2026 | $995 |
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Can I afford to live at 1903 Elm Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$55,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near 1903 Elm Avenue
South Park Elementary School
207 flormann st
rapid city, SD, 57701
K-5Public
C+
Jefferson Academy
21 st joseph st
rapid city, SD, 57701
PK, K-12Public
Patriot Elementary - 06
421 don williams dr
box elder, SD, 57719
K-3Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Getting around Rapid City near 1903 Elm Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Points of interest for 1903 Elm Ave, Rapid City
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 1903 Elm Ave
Safeway
2120 Mount Rushmore Rd
Family Fare Supermarkets
1516 E Saint Patrick St
Breadroot Natural Foods Cooperative
100 East Blvd N
Asian Grocery
1012 E North St
Benja's Mexican Store
710 N Lacrosse St
Family Dollar
1025 E Saint Patrick St
Overland Sheepskin
612 6th St
Servall Uniform
312 Main St
Servall Uniform & Linen Supply
410 4th St
Audra's Bridal Gallery
601 Saint Joseph St
Scooter's Coffee
1821 5th St
Daylight Donuts
1302 E Saint Patrick St
Dark Canyon Coffee Co
324 East Blvd
Espresso Importers
324 East Blvd
Pure Bean
201 Main St
Robbinsdale Lanes
805 E Saint Patrick St
Robbinsdale Lounge
803 E Saint Patrick St
Robbinsdale Nu Casino
803 E Saint Patrick St
Happy Jacks-East
909 E Saint Patrick St
Blue Lantern Lounge
1200 E Saint Patrick St
Einstein Bros Bagels
501 E Saint Joseph St
Sweet Secrets Bakery LLC
2101 Mount Rushmore Rd
JSL Enterprises
2415 Mount Rushmore Rd
Main Street Market
333 Omaha St
Einstein Bros Bagels
902 Mount Rushmore Rd
Robbinsdale Lanes
805 E Saint Patrick St
Robbinsdale Lounge
803 E Saint Patrick St
Einstein Bros Bagels
501 E Saint Joseph St
Jye Group Inc
214 E Saint Joseph St
Sumo Japanese Kitchen
214 E Saint Joseph St
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