Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Rapid City, SD

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,200. This is -38%, or $745, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

130

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,200. This is -38%, or $745, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
72%
17%
6%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Rapid City, SD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD have increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Rapid City, SD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rapid City, SD is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD costs about $999 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,135. Houses for rent in Rapid City, SD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$962

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,155

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,697

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,272

7%

3%

Studio

$895

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$962

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rapid City, 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.

Compare rent prices in Rapid City, SD to other cities

Median rent prices in Rapid City, SD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Black Hawk, SD.

Rapid City

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rapid City, SD is equal to the median rent in Black Hawk, SD.

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Cost of living in
Rapid City, SD

The overall cost of living in Rapid City, SD is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% lower

Groceries

No difference

Health

4% higher

Housing

14% lower

Transportation

1% higher

Utilities

13% lower

Apartments for rent in Black Hawk

Discover rentals in Rapid City, SD

3515 Sturgis Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rapid City

Furnished Short Term Rental Now Available

3515 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702

1 bed

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

909 N 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rapid City

909 N 7th St, Rapid City, SD 57701

4 beds

2 baths

$550

House for rent

Available Oct 15

Horizon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Horizon Apartments

1013 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

118 Waterloo Street, - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

118 Waterloo Street,

118 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701

3–4 beds

1 bath

$897–$997

Apartment for rent

Signal Drive Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.9

Very good

Signal Drive Duplex

24 E Signal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Bridgewood Estates - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Bridgewood Estates

415 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$900–$1,245

Apartment for rent

Star Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Star Village

27 Signal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

The Place at Estes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Place at Estes

1230 Estes Park Ct, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$939–$1,049

Apartment for rent