Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Tea, SD

Median rent

Median rent in Tea

$1,245/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tea is $1,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tea

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tea rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tea, SD

Average rent prices in Tea have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Tea, SD

Rent prices in Tea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tea is $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Tea run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$883

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,072

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,267

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,675

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,249

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$883

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,072

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,267

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Tea and Brandon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tea

Median rent price$1,245
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tea, SD is 19% higher than the median rent in Brandon, SD.

Discover rentals in Tea, SD

235 W 1st St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tea

235 W 1st St #4, Tea, SD 57064

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
340 N Main Ave #04 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tea

2 beds

1 bath

$849

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
340 N Main Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tea

2 beds

1 bath

$849

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
340 N Main Ave #07 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tea

3 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Tea, SD

Quick answers to common questions about the Tea rental market.

How much is rent in Tea?

The average rent in Tea is $1,245 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tea?

Average rent prices in Tea have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Tea rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tea is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tea?

To comfortably afford rent in Tea, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tea?

April offers the best rental deals in Tea, with prices running about 12% lower than January, which sees the highest rents of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to maximize their savings.

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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