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Average Rent in South Dakota

South Dakota is a state in United States. It ranks #51 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 13 metropolitan areas in South Dakota, 32 counties,
the congressional district of
District null, 60 zip codes, and 55 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in South Dakota is $1,229 which represents a decrease of -0.08% 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 $1,376. The least expensive metropolitan area in South Dakota to rent places is SD NON MSA with an average rent of $792.

The most expensive county in South Dakota to rent places is Lake County with an average rent of $2,000. The least expensive county in South Dakota to rent places is McPherson County with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive zip code in South Dakota to rent places is 57054 with an average rent of $2,000. The least expensive zip code in South Dakota to rent places is 57437 with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive city in South Dakota to rent places is Ramona, SD with an average rent of $2,000. The least expensive city in South Dakota to rent places is Eureka, SD with an average rent of $550.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state South Dakota currently stands at $1,229.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Minnehaha, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,182. This represents a difference of -4% 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 $1,219, showing a less expensive of -1% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +53% when compared to the rent in South Dakota.
$1,229
South Dakota
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$1,182
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Minnehaha, county
$1,219
-1%
Sioux Falls, SD MSA, msa
$1,877
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Counties in South Dakota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake County$2,000
Turner County$1,600
Hanson County$1,500
Pennington County$1,381
Meade County$1,347
Lincoln County$1,315
Fall River County$1,311
Brown County$1,283
Lawrence County$1,260
Codington County$1,210

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Brule County$885
Grant County$863
Hutchinson County$850
Clay County$847
Bon Homme County$770
Marshall County$763
Spink County$686
Tripp County$678
Day County$550
McPherson County$550

Zip Codes in South Dakota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

57054$2,000
57020$1,995
57022$1,921
57039$1,833
57053$1,600
57719$1,556
57226$1,500
57311$1,500
57703$1,469
57004$1,463

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

57445$783
57059$770
57430$763
57735$710
57469$686
57580$678
57266$650
57238$595
57274$550
57437$550

Cities in South Dakota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Ramona, SD$2,000
Crooks, SD$1,995
Dell Rapids, SD$1,921
Lennox, SD$1,833
Summerset, SD$1,646
Parker, SD$1,600
Rockerville, SD$1,595
Box Elder, SD$1,556
Clear Lake, SD$1,500
Alexandria, SD$1,500

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Groton, SD$783
Scotland, SD$770
Britton, SD$763
Burdock, SD$710
Redfield, SD$686
Winner, SD$678
Summit, SD$650
Goodwin, SD$595
Webster, SD$550
Eureka, SD$550

Congressional Districts in South Dakota

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