Studio Apartment Rent in Aberdeen, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Aberdeen, South Dakota as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,082 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 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 3 | Aberdeen (this page) | $680 |
| 4 | Brookings | $760 |
| 5 | Brandon | $780 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 7 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 8 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 9 | Tea | $860 |
| 10 | 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 | Brandon | $780 |
| 7 | Brookings | $760 |
| 8 | Aberdeen (this page) | $680 |
| 9 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 10 | 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%) |
| Brandon, SD | 187.2 mi | $780 | +$100 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Aberdeen — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Aberdeen?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Aberdeen, South Dakota is $680 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,082.
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 10 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Aberdeen ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Aberdeen?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mitchell ($600).