Average rent in South Dakota
As of July 2026, the typical rent across South Dakota's 9 metro areas is $1,369 per month (+3.8% 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.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
South Dakota observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | $1,494 | +3.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Spearfish, SD | $1,415 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Pierre, SD | $1,399 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,307 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Watertown, SD | $1,185 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Brookings, SD | $1,129 | +3.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,073 | +9.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Mitchell, SD | $941 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Vermillion, SD | $813 | — | 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.