Studio Apartment Rent in Aberdeen, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Aberdeen, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,049 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Aberdeen
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aberdeen
Compare Aberdeen's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell | $600 |
| 2 | Aberdeen (this page) | $680 |
| 3 | Brookings | $760 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 5 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 6 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 7 | Tea | $860 |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $890 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $890 |
| 2 | Tea | $860 |
| 3 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 4 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 6 | Brookings | $760 |
| 7 | Aberdeen (this page) | $680 |
| 8 | Mitchell | $600 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Aberdeen.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Aberdeen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown, ND | 98.1 mi | $710 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Mitchell, SD | 126.5 mi | $600 | $-80 (-12%) |
| Wahpeton, ND | 135.9 mi | $700 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Brookings, SD | 144.4 mi | $760 | +$80 (+12%) |
| West Fargo, ND | 146.2 mi | $770 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Fargo, ND | 151 mi | $693 | +$13 (+2%) |
| Moorhead, MN | 155.5 mi | $710 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 176.3 mi | $850 | +$170 (+25%) |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 182.5 mi | $781 | +$101 (+15%) |
| Mandan, ND | 187.2 mi | $830 | +$150 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Aberdeen — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Aberdeen?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Aberdeen, South Dakota is $680 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,049.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Aberdeen?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,200 ($2,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aberdeen expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Aberdeen's studio median of $680 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aberdeen rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Aberdeen ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Aberdeen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mitchell ($600).