Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
National American University, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Rapid City

$1,260/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rapid City is $1,260 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $640 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rapid City

129

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 National American University, 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 National American University, SD

Rent prices in Rapid City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rapid City is $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,298.

Listings

Studio

$990

-

7%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

17%

2 bedroom

$1,300

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,709

-

16%

4 bedroom

$1,850

-

86%

Studio

Average rent

$990

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,709

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

86%

The table above reflects average rent prices in National American University, 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 National American University, SD

r1108fLBP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

r1108fLBP

1108 Farlow Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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.
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.
5 E. Kansas City Triplex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

5 E. Kansas City Triplex

5 E Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD 57701

1 bed

1 bath

$750–$850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for National American University, 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 $1,260 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 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $640 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 $50,000/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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