Rental GuideRapid City, SD

Rapid City rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,195

Year Over Year Change

$49

Rentals available, last 30 days

132

Rent ranges for Rapid City apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

17%

$751 - $1,500

71%

$0 - $750

17%

71%

How has rent in Rapid City, SD changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Rapid City, SD, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,195, which is a 3.8% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City, SD is about $995. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Rapid City, SD is $1,150, and studios are about $925 per month.

See more Rapid City, SD rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Rapid City, SD?

schools

12,747

students

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Who lives in Rapid City, SD?

Gender

50% Male

50% Female

Age Range

0-19

25%

20-34

20%

35-44

12%

45-64

22%

65+

18%

Language

English

95%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

49%

Bachelor's

31%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Rapid City, SD?

Families

43% Families

57% Single

Property

39% Renters

61% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

22%

25-50k

23%

50-75k

19%

75-100k

12%

100-150k

12%

150k+

How do residents get around Rapid City, SD?

Rapid City locals spend about 17 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Rapid City are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Rapid City, SD

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Rapid City, 67% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Rapid City

Parks & recreation

100%Satisfaction rating

Quality schools

67%Satisfaction rating

Weather

50%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Cost of living

Pet friendly

Public transportation

Dating scene

Affordable housing

Job market

Nightlife

Cost of living

33%

Pet friendly

17%

Public transportation

17%

Dating scene

17%

Affordable housing

Job market

Nightlife

33%

17%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Rapid City, SD?

The overall cost of living in Rapid City, SD is 6% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Rapid City you can expect groceries to cost on par with the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $2.97 per carton, and milk $5.18. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $194 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	4% lower
Groceries	No difference
Utilities	13% lower
Transportation	1% higher
Health	4% higher

CATEGORY

Goods & Services