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Census ACS 2023 · 13 cities

Cities in South Dakota With Highest Rent

Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In South Dakota, Box Elder city has the highest median rent at $1,354. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in South Dakota, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 13 major cities.

Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

#CityMedian RentHome ValueMedian Income
1Yankton city$780.00$202,300$69,071
2Watertown city$904.00$212,300$62,721
3Vermillion city$728.00$210,200$52,815
4Spearfish city$941.00$309,200$59,731
5Sioux Falls city$993.00$271,400$74,714
6Rapid City city$1,053$270,000$65,712
7Pierre city$936.00$219,500$74,053
8Mitchell city$754.00$182,000$56,374
9Huron city$839.00$164,700$51,556
10Brookings city$862.00$243,600$61,979
11Brandon city$989.00$317,300$104,806
12Box Elder city$1,354$271,800$73,698
13Aberdeen city$783.00$205,500$63,715

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Frequently Asked Questions

Box Elder city is the #1 ranked city in South Dakota by median rent, with a value of $1,354 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

South Dakota has 13 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.

All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.

Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in South Dakota.