Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Average rent in
Box Elder, SD
Average rent in
Last updated on May 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Box Elder
$1,665/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Box Elder is $1,665 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $285 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Box Elder
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Box Elder rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Box Elder, SD
Average rent prices in Box Elder have increased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Box Elder, SD
Rent prices in Box Elder vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Box Elder is $1,267, whereas a house costs $1,814. 1-bedroom apartments in Box Elder run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $962 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,441 | 1% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,797 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 8% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Box Elder, SD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,267 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 15% | - | |
Houses | $1,814 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,441
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Box Elder, SD.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,267
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,814
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Box Elder, SD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Box Elder, SD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Box Elder and Bismarck by all bedroom counts and property types.
Box Elder
15%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Box Elder, SD is 23% higher than the median rent in Bismarck, ND.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,200
13%$1,050
1%$1,500
8%$1,013
13%$1,200
5%$1,750
3%$675
8%$1,050
6%$1,500
20%$1,300
18%$700
11%Discover rentals in Box Elder, SD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Box Elder
3 beds
1 bath
$1,075
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Box Elder
827 Tower Rd #205, Box Elder, SD 57719
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Box Elder
827 Tower Rd #103, Box Elder, SD 57719
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
15h ago
321 Hunt Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,417–$5,307
House for rent
1d ago
672 Denali Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
18h ago
545 Northern Lights Blvd E, Box Elder, SD 57719
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Box Elder
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,476
House for rent
21h ago
561 225th St, Box Elder, SD 57719
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
635 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,700
Apartment for rent
18h ago
545 Northern Lights Blvd E, Box Elder, SD 57719
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,545
Apartment for rent
23h ago
198 Mcgriff Way, Box Elder, SD 57719
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
15h ago
321 Hunt Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,417–$5,307
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
635 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
857 Tower Rd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
847 Tower Rd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Box Elder
827 Tower Rd #205, Box Elder, SD 57719
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
Verified
635 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$1,700
Apartment for rent
21h ago
561 225th St, Box Elder, SD 57719
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
857 Tower Rd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
847 Tower Rd, Box Elder, SD 57719
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Box Elder, SD
Quick answers to common questions about the Box Elder rental market.
How much is rent in Box Elder?
The average rent in Box Elder is $1,665 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Box Elder?
Average rent prices in Box Elder have increased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Box Elder rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Box Elder is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $285 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Box Elder?
To comfortably afford rent in Box Elder, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Box Elder?
Box Elder, SD rental prices in 2025 show 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units cost around $1,400 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with 1-bedrooms down 4.5% and 2-bedrooms seeing a steeper 12.9% decrease from the previous year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).