1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Box Elder, SD
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Box Elder, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,557 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Box Elder
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Box Elder
Compare Box Elder's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in South Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 2 | Mitchell | $730 |
| 3 | Brookings | $760 |
| 4 | Box Elder (this page) | $880 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $919 |
| 6 | Rapid City | $920 |
| 7 | Tea | $1,010 |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in South Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $1,050 |
| 2 | Tea | $1,010 |
| 3 | Rapid City | $920 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $919 |
| 5 | Box Elder (this page) | $880 |
| 6 | Brookings | $760 |
| 7 | Mitchell | $730 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $680 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Box Elder.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Box Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 20.5 mi | $920 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Torrington, WY | 158.5 mi | $720 | $-160 (-18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Box Elder — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Box Elder?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Box Elder, South Dakota is $880 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,557.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Box Elder?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Box Elder expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Box Elder's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Box Elder rank for 1-bedroom rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with 1-bedroom data, Box Elder ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Box Elder?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Torrington ($720).