Last updated on May 21, 2026

Average rent in
Mitchell, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Mitchell

$975/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mitchell is $975 per month as of May 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $974 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mitchell

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mitchell rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mitchell, SD

Average rent prices in Mitchell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Mitchell, SD

Rent prices in Mitchell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mitchell is $907, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Mitchell run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$720

30%

40%

1 bedroom

$750

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$947

12%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,298

8%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,450

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$720

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,298

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mitchell, 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 Mitchell, SD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mitchell and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mitchell

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,380
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mitchell, SD is 29% lower than the median rent in Arlington, SD.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Arlington

$1,380

N/A
Last year
Brandon

$1,020

increased by20%
Last year
Brookings

$1,220

decreased by15%
Last year
Corsica

$506

N/A
Last year
Harrisburg

$1,595

increased by9%
Last year
Hartford

$1,149

increased by9%
Last year

Discover rentals in Mitchell, SD

510 W 4th - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8

Very good

510 W 4th

510 W 4th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

821 E 7th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

821 E 7th

821 E 7th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

915 W 4th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

915 W 4th

915 W 4th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

408 S Duff - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

408 S Duff

408 S Duff St, Mitchell, SD 57301

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mitchell, SD

Quick answers to common questions about the Mitchell rental market.

How much is rent in Mitchell?

The average rent in Mitchell is $975 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mitchell?

Average rent prices in Mitchell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Mitchell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mitchell is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $974 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mitchell?

To comfortably afford rent in Mitchell, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mitchell?

Mitchell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $760 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $900 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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