Average Rent in Rapid City, SD

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Current Versus Historical Rapid City, SD Rents

Rapid City rentals average $445 for a studio rental to $2,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,200, or roughly $13 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-3.26%) year-over-year from $460 to $445. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $32 (3.54%) year-over-year from $893 to $925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-3.46%) year-over-year from $1,059 to $1,023. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.90%) year-over-year from $1,848 to $1,865. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $311 (14.20%) year-over-year from $2,189 to $2,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 28.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.36% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $14.43 $445 $460 (-3.26%) $280 (59.21%)
1 BR $13.90 $925 $893 (3.54%) $960 (-3.65%)
2 BR $13.09 $1,023 $1,059 (-3.46%) $1,277 (-19.90%)
3 BR $22.83 $1,865 $1,848 (0.90%) $1,578 (18.16%)
4+ BR $12.17 $2,500 $2,189 (14.20%) $1,948 (28.31%)

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Frequently Asked Questions - Rapid City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rapid City, SD?
The average monthly rental price for Rapid City, SD apartments for rent is approximately $1,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Rapid City, SD rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Rapid City, SD.
How much is a studio apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $445 and an average price per square feet of $14.43. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rapid City.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $925 and an average price per square feet of $13.90. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rapid City.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,023 and an average price per square feet of $13.09. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rapid City.
How have rent prices in Rapid City, SD changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Rapid City, SD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Rapid City, SD?
A reasonable rent price in Rapid City, SD is around $960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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