Average rent in South Dakota
As of September 2026, the typical rent across South Dakota's 8 metro areas is $1,329 per month (+3.9% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
South Dakota observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish, SD | $1,489 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,457 | +4.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Brookings, SD | $1,275 | +9.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Pierre, SD | $1,275 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,265 | +3.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Watertown, SD | $1,196 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,083 | +12.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Yankton, SD | $1,050 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a South Dakota metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.