Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Yankton, SD
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Yankton
$992/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Yankton is $992 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $957 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Yankton
3
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Yankton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Yankton, SD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Yankton, SD
Average rent prices in Yankton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Yankton, SD
Rent prices in Yankton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yankton is $992. 1-bedroom apartments in Yankton run $1,012 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,240.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $955 | 4% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,012 | 2% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,070 |  2% | 42% |
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 Yankton, SD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $992 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,070
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
42%
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 Yankton, SD.
Apartments
Average rent
$992
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Yankton, 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 Yankton, SD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Yankton and Corsica by all bedroom counts and property types.
Yankton
49%lower than the national median
74%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Yankton, SD is 96% higher than the median rent in Corsica, SD.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yankton
1920 Locust St #208, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
2403 W City Limits Rd, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3100 Douglas Ave, Yankton, SD 57078
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$960–$1,010
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3100 Douglas Ave, Yankton, SD 57078
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$960–$1,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2403 W City Limits Rd, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yankton
1920 Locust St #208, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
18h ago
3100 Douglas Ave, Yankton, SD 57078
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$960–$1,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yankton
1920 Locust St #208, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
2403 W City Limits Rd, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yankton
1920 Locust St #208, Yankton, SD 57078
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
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Frequently asked questions for Yankton, SD
Quick answers to common questions about the Yankton rental market.
How much is rent in Yankton?
The average rent in Yankton is $992 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Yankton?
Average rent prices in Yankton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Yankton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Yankton is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $957 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Yankton?
To comfortably afford rent in Yankton, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Yankton?
Yankton offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 93% of rental listings welcome furry companions. This high percentage means pet owners have access to nearly all available apartments in the city. With an average of 14 listings available monthly, pet-friendly options are abundant across different apartment sizes.
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).