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Average Rent in South Dakota

South Dakota is a state in United States. It ranks #50 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 13 metropolitan areas in South Dakota, 28 counties,

the congressional district of

District null, 60 zip codes, and 54 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Dakota is $1,220 which represents a decrease of -1.5% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in South Dakota to rent places is Rapid City, SD MSA with an average rent of $1,347. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Dakota to rent places is SD NON MSA with an average rent of $747.

The most expensive county in South Dakota to rent places is Hanson County with an average rent of $1,500. The least expensive county in South Dakota to rent places is Day County with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive zip code in South Dakota to rent places is 57761 with an average rent of $2,695. The least expensive zip code in South Dakota to rent places is 57274 with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive city in South Dakota to rent places is New Underwood, SD with an average rent of $2,695. The least expensive city in South Dakota to rent places is Webster, SD with an average rent of $550.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Dakota currently stands at $1,220.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Minnehaha, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,185. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to South Dakota.

Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Sioux Falls, SD MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,216, showing a less expensive of from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +52% when compared to the rent in South Dakota.

$1,220

South Dakota

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$1,185

-3%

Minnehaha, county

$1,216

Sioux Falls, SD MSA, msa

$1,859

+52%

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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in South Dakota

Rapid City, SD MSA$1,347

Watertown, SD MSA$1,234

Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,216

Spearfish, SD MSA$1,198

Aberdeen, SD MSA$1,156

Brookings, SD MSA$1,122

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,105

Yankton, SD MSA$1,097

Pierre, SD MSA$1,047

Mitchell, SD MSA$1,031

Huron, SD MSA$1,030

Vermillion, SD MSA$878

Counties in South Dakota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hanson County$1,500

Pennington County$1,348

Meade County$1,336

Lincoln County$1,334

Clark County$1,250

Codington County$1,233

Lawrence County$1,227

Minnehaha County$1,185

Brown County$1,156

Brookings County$1,124

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Brule County$885

Clay County$873

Fall River County$864

Hutchinson County$836

Grant County$779

Marshall County$756

Tripp County$700

Spink County$692

McPherson County$594

Zip Codes in South Dakota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

57761$2,695

57793$2,000

57020$1,995

57022$1,899

57004$1,576

57226$1,500

57311$1,500

57703$1,462

57702$1,437

57032$1,436

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in South Dakota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

New Underwood, SD$2,695

Whitewood, SD$2,000

Crooks, SD$1,995

Dell Rapids, SD$1,899

Rockerville, SD$1,583

Beresford, SD$1,576

Clear Lake, SD$1,500

Alexandria, SD$1,500

Harrisburg, SD$1,441

Box Elder, SD$1,416

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Burbank, SD$770

Britton, SD$756

Burdock, SD$704

Redfield, SD$692

Goodwin, SD$613

Webster, SD$550

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