Rapid City, SD rental market

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Last updated October 2, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rapid City, SD is $1,305.

Average rent

$1,305

Month-over-month change

-$19

Year-over-year change

-$40

Available rentals

214

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $598 to $4,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6001
$7005
$80017
$90033
$1,00017
$1,10026
$1,20034
$1,30025
$1,40021
$1,50013
$1,60010
$1,70012
$1,80011
$1,90012
$2,0008
$2,1005
$2,2006
$2,3005
$2,4006
$2,50011
$2,6005
$2,7004
$2,8003
$2,9002
$3,0001
$3,5001
$3,9002
$4,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $40 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,300$1,349
Feb$1,300$1,275
Mar$1,288$1,200
Apr$1,200$1,237
May$1,300$1,209
Jun$1,300$1,350
Jul$1,300$1,333
Aug$1,300$1,400
Sep$1,275$1,325
Oct$1,340$1,315
Nov$1,300No data
Dec$1,350No data

Market temperature

The Rapid City, SD rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Rapid City, SD is 36% lower than the national average.

Rapid City, SDvs.

$1,305

$2,040

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Rapid City, SD?

The average rent in Rapid City, SD is $1,305.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rapid City, SD?

Houses in Rapid City, SD rent between $598 - $4,000 with an average rent of $1,305.

3. How has the rent in Rapid City, SD changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Rapid City, SD decreased by $40

4. How much has the rent in Rapid City, SD increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Rapid City, SD decreased by $19

5. How many available rentals are there in Rapid City, SD?

There are currently 214 rentals available in Rapid City, SD.

6. How do rent prices in Rapid City, SD compare with the national average?

The average rent in Rapid City, SD is $1,305 — 36.03% lower the national average of $2,040.

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