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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Rapid City, SD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rapid City rent stands today
Rapid City, SD rent rose 25.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. This marks a $235 increase per month compared to last year, reaching the peak rent level for the market as of June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Rapid City sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering renters a lower-cost option in a smaller market with 110 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Rapid City run around $1,460/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,265/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,395/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Rapid City
$1,500/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Rapid City is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rapid City
110
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rapid City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rapid City, SD
Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Rapid City, SD
Rent prices in Rapid City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rapid City is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,460 | 10% | 49% | |
1 bedroom | $1,265 | 14% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | 12% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $1,769 | 6% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 |  1% | 2% |
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 Rapid City, SD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $995 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,769
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
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 Rapid City, SD.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
11%
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.
How does rent in Rapid City, SD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rapid City and Black Hawk by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rapid City
23%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rapid City, SD is 3% higher than the median rent in Black Hawk, SD.
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Cost of living in Rapid City, SD
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 9% higher |
| Housing | 4% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 12% lower |
Discover rentals in Rapid City, SD
15h ago
1230 Estes Park Ct, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$547–$1,075
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
17h ago
1314 Atlas St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$730–$1,080
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
1001 Silverleaf Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5 E Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rapid City
1132 Enchantment Rd #1, Rapid City, SD 57701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
4916 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rapid City
1217 West Blvd #1, Rapid City, SD 57701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Aug 1
7h ago
4908 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,285
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4404 Candlewood Pl, Rapid City, SD 57702
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$990–$1,345
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3638 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,260
Apartment for rent
6h ago
3900 Doral Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
2 beds
2 baths
$1,490
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,285
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4404 Candlewood Pl, Rapid City, SD 57702
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$990–$1,345
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3638 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,260
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1150 Valley Dr #8, Rapid City, SD 57703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
3638 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,260
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3200 Jaffa Garden Way, Rapid City, SD 57703
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1920 Monte Vista Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3220 Champion Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,280
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rapid City, 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 $1,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rapid City?
Average rent prices in Rapid City have increased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Rapid City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rapid City is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rapid City?
Rapid City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 7.0% and two-bedrooms decreasing 5.3%.
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).