Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Sioux Falls, SD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Sioux Falls rent stands today

    Sioux Falls, SD rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,124/month. Renters today are paying $5 more per month on average than last year, with rent nearing the peak of $1,158/month seen in July 2024.

  • Sioux Falls sits 41.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a market accessible to renters seeking value with 414 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Sioux Falls rent for $828/month, 1-bedrooms for $905/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,129/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,125/month. Apartments make up 67.6% of rentals with a median of $995/month, while houses rent for $1,650/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    McKennan Hospital rents fell 60.0% year over year to $899/month across 18 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 5.5% rise. This local decline shows a distinct cooling in that neighborhood compared to the broader Sioux Falls market.

Median rent

Median rent in Sioux Falls

$1,124/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sioux Falls is $1,124 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sioux Falls

414

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sioux Falls rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sioux Falls, SD

Average rent prices in Sioux Falls have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Sioux Falls, SD

Rent prices in Sioux Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sioux Falls is $995, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sioux Falls run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,080.

Listings

Studio

$827

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$905

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,129

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,550

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,125

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$827

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$905

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,129

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, SD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sioux Falls and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sioux Falls

Median rent price$1,124
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sioux Falls, SD is 8% lower than the median rent in Arlington, SD.

Cost of living in Sioux Falls, SD

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services8% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health4% higher
Housing24% lower
Transportation11% lower
Utilities15% lower

Discover rentals in Sioux Falls, SD

405 W 34th St #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sioux Falls

405 West 34th Street - 303

405 W 34th St #303, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Studio

0 baths

$250

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

YMCA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

YMCA

230 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$391–$1,282

Apartment for rent

Zip Zap Properties - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Zip Zap Properties

1108 1104, 1106, 1108 and 1110 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

1–2 beds

1 bath

$399–$725

Apartment for rent

Dakota Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Dakota Ridge Apartments

1309 N Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

1–2 beds

1 bath

$475–$877

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sioux Falls, SD

Quick answers to common questions about the Sioux Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Sioux Falls?

The average rent in Sioux Falls is $1,124 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sioux Falls?

Average rent prices in Sioux Falls have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Sioux Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sioux Falls is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sioux Falls?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sioux Falls are Axtell Park ($827/mo), North End West ($830/mo), and Augustana ($837/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sioux Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Sioux Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sioux Falls?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sioux Falls average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,110/month.

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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