Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Rapid City
$1,292/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Rapid City is $1,292 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $607 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rapid City
129
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rapid City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 18% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Rent prices in Rapid City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rapid City is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,884. 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | - | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,757 | - | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,189 | - | 36% |
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 Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $995 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,884 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,757
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,189
Last year
36%
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 Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Condos
Average rent
$995
Houses
Average rent
$1,884
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ellsworth Air Force Base, 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.
Discover rentals in Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
4h ago
118 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701
2–4 beds
1 bath
$697–$1,297
Apartment for rent
7h ago
27 Signal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–3 beds
1 bath
$785–$1,085
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1504 Sioux Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1314 Atlas St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,080
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
4916 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4908 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,825
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1819 Harmony Heights Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,315–$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
6h ago
545 Northern Lights Blvd E, Box Elder, SD 57719
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,225–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3638 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,090–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
118 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701
2–4 beds
1 bath
$697–$1,297
Apartment for rent
6h ago
545 Northern Lights Blvd E, Box Elder, SD 57719
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,225–$1,395
Apartment for rent
7h ago
3220 Champion Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,044–$1,340
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3638 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,090–$1,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
761 E Anamosa St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–3 beds
1 bath
$886–$1,542
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3200 Jaffa Garden Way, Rapid City, SD 57703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
18h ago
4205 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3638 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,090–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
236 Stumer Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3220 Champion Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,165
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3200 Jaffa Garden Way, Rapid City, SD 57703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Quick answers to common questions about the Rapid City rental market.
How much is rent in Rapid City?
The average rent in Rapid City is $1,292 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rapid City?
Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Rapid City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rapid City is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $607 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rapid City?
To comfortably afford rent in Rapid City, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).