Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Box Elder, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Box Elder

$1,702/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Box Elder is $1,702 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $222 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Box Elder

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Box Elder rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Box Elder, SD

Average rent prices in Box Elder have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,237, whereas a house costs $1,874. 1-bedroom apartments in Box Elder run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,478

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,874

3%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,245

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,478

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$1,702
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Box Elder, SD is 34% higher than the median rent in Bismarck, ND.

Discover rentals in Box Elder, SD

470 Constitution Blvd #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Box Elder

$1,175 - Spacious 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment In Box Elder

470 Constitution Blvd #101, Box Elder, SD 57719

2 beds

2 baths

$1,175

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 10

718 Box Elder Rd W - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.9

Very good

718 Box Elder Rd W

718 Box Elder Rd W, Box Elder, SD 57719

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Mountain View Village - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Mountain View Village

635 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,215–$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 26

Fox Run Apartments Main - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

18h ago

8.5

Very good

Fox Run Apartments Main

561 225th St, Box Elder, SD 57719

2 beds

2 baths

$1,295

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 $1,702 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Box Elder?

Average rent prices in Box Elder have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Box Elder rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Box Elder is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $222 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 $68,000/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?

April offers the best rental deals in Box Elder, with rents running about 9.5% lower than the peak season in September.

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).

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