Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in South Dakota
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in South Dakota is Sioux Falls, where the median 2-bedroom asks $1,100/month, in line with the statewide median of about $1,100. The most expensive is Rapid City at $1,300/month.
Across the 4 South Dakota cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $1,100 in Sioux Falls to $1,300 in Rapid City, a gap of $200 a month. 0 of 4 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $1,100. The largest rental market, Sioux Falls (1,077 listings), has a median of $1,100, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in South Dakota
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $849 | $1,100 | 1,077 | 0% |
| 2 | Aberdeen | — | $1,164 | 126 | +6% |
Most expensive cities to rent in South Dakota
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $995 | $1,300 | 465 | +18% |
| 2 | Brookings | $820 | $1,190 | 162 | +8% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in South Dakota?
- As of October 17, 2026, Sioux Falls has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the South Dakota cities we rank, at $1,100/month. Next are Aberdeen ($1,164).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in South Dakota?
- As of October 17, 2026, Rapid City has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the South Dakota cities we rank, at $1,300/month, 18% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in South Dakota?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $1,100/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate