Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Rapid City, SD

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,195

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

144

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,195. This is -37%, or $705, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
74%
13%
9%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Rapid City, SD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rapid City, SD have increased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Rapid City, SD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rapid City, SD is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,190. Houses for rent in Rapid City, SD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,195

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,757

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,350

1%

2%

Studio

$900

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,757

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rapid City, SD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Rapid City, SD to other cities

Median rent prices in Rapid City, SD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Black Hawk, SD.

Rapid City

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rapid City, SD is 20% higher than the median rent in Black Hawk, SD.

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Cost of living in
Rapid City, SD

The overall cost of living in Rapid City, SD is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% lower

Groceries

No difference

Health

4% higher

Housing

14% lower

Transportation

1% higher

Utilities

13% lower

Apartments for rent in Black Hawk

Discover rentals in Rapid City, SD

3515 Sturgis Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rapid City

Furnished Short Term Rental Now Available

3515 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702

1 bed

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

909 North 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Rapid City

Looking for a roommate

909 North 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

4 beds

2 baths

$500

House for rent

Available Dec 15

118 Waterloo Street, - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

118 Waterloo Street,

118 Waterloo Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

2–4 beds

1 bath

$797–$997

Apartment for rent

303 Saint Patrick St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

303 Saint Patrick St

303 Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

208 E Saint Joseph St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

208 E Saint Joseph St

208 East Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Horizon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Horizon Apartments

1013 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

r1108fLBP - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

r1108fLBP

1108 Farlow Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57701

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Bridgewood Estates - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Bridgewood Estates

415 East Minnesota Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$900–$1,245

Apartment for rent