Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Rapid City

$1,299/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rapid City is $1,299 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rapid City

144

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rapid City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 15% 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 $1,717. 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

19%

2 bedroom

$1,300

-

13%

3 bedroom

$1,695

-

10%

4 bedroom

$2,000

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

21%

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

Sundial Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Sundial Square Apartments

118 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701

2–4 beds

1 bath

$697–$997

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Edgewood Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Edgewood Estates

721 Eldene Ln, Rapid City, SD 57701

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$777–$1,220

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Star Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Star Village

27 Signal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–3 beds

1 bath

$785–$1,085

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
617 Saint Cloud St #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Rapid City

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,299 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rapid City?

Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 15% 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 $601 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).

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