Last updated on August 19, 2026

Average rent in
Mitchell, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Mitchell

$885/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mitchell is $885 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,040 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mitchell

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mitchell rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $820, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mitchell run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$720

2%

-

1 bedroom

$700

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$885

12%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,298

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,500

13%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$720

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,298

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

12%

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$885
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,670
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mitchell, SD is 47% lower than the median rent in Arlington, SD.

Discover rentals in Mitchell, SD

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

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

614 E 11th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

614 E 11th

614 E 11th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

501 W 3rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

501 W 3rd

501 W 3rd Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

3 beds

1 bath

$900

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 $885 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mitchell?

Average rent prices in Mitchell have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Mitchell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mitchell is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 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 $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Mitchell, with approximately 20% savings compared to August when rents peak. Searching in May rather than peak summer months could result in better pricing.

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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