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