Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
National American University, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Rapid City

$1,455/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rapid City is $1,455 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $495 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rapid City

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rapid City rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 33% 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 $1,410, whereas a house costs $2,162. 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City run $1,265 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

-

36%

1 bedroom

$1,265

-

41%

2 bedroom

$1,450

-

35%

3 bedroom

$1,697

-

40%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last year

40%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

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

The Place at Estes Park - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Place at Estes Park

1230 Estes Park Ct, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$547–$1,075

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 24

118 Waterloo Street, - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

118 Waterloo Street,

118 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–3 beds

1 bath

$697

Apartment for rent

3313 Leland Ln - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

16h ago

8.3

Very good

3313 Leland Ln

3313 Leland Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$725–$775

Apartment for rent

808 Saint Joseph St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

808 Saint Joseph St

808 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$725–$750

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,455 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rapid City?

Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Rapid City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rapid City is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 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 $58,000/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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