Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Rapid City, SD

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,200. This is -37%, or $701, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

99

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,200. This is -37%, or $701, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
73%
16%
7%
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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,115. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD costs about $1,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,175. Houses for rent in Rapid City, SD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,600

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,350

18%

9%

Studio

$897

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

9%

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 by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rapid City, SD is 12% higher than 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 Mar 6

r423LBP - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

r423LBP

423 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

r1504 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

r1504

1504 Sioux Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Bridgewood Estates - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Star Village

27 Signal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701

2–3 beds

1 bath

$925–$985

Apartment for rent

The Place at Estes - Photo 1 of 1

2h 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

215 Lindbergh Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

9h ago

8.8

Very good

215 Lindbergh Avenue

215 Lindbergh Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

CARRIAGE GREEN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

CARRIAGE GREEN

4205 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$1,365

Apartment for rent