2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Box Elder, SD
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Box Elder, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,557 and +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in South Dakota
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $870 |
| 2 | Mitchell | $870 |
| 3 | Brookings | $920 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $1,073 |
| 5 | Box Elder (this page) | $1,160 |
| 6 | Tea | $1,180 |
| 7 | Rapid City | $1,207 |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $1,220 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in South Dakota
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $1,220 |
| 2 | Rapid City | $1,207 |
| 3 | Tea | $1,180 |
| 4 | Box Elder (this page) | $1,160 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $1,073 |
| 6 | Brookings | $920 |
| 7 | Mitchell | $870 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $870 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Box Elder.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Box Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 20.5 mi | $1,207 | +$47 (+4%) |
| Torrington, WY | 158.5 mi | $940 | $-220 (-19%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Box Elder — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Box Elder?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Box Elder, South Dakota is $1,160 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,557.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Box Elder?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Box Elder expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Box Elder's 2-bedroom median of $1,160 is +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Box Elder rank for 2-bedroom rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with 2-bedroom data, Box Elder ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Box Elder?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Torrington ($940).