2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Box Elder, SD
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Box Elder, South Dakota as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,539 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 | Vermillion | $910 |
| 4 | Brookings | $920 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,070 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $1,073 |
| 7 | Box Elder (this page) | $1,160 |
| 8 | Tea | $1,180 |
| 9 | Rapid City | $1,207 |
| 10 | 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 | Brandon | $1,070 |
| 7 | Brookings | $920 |
| 8 | Vermillion | $910 |
| 9 | Mitchell | $870 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | $870 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Box Elder.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Box Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 20.5 mi | $1,207 | +$47 (+4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Box Elder — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Box Elder?
As of August 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 $1,539.
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 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Box Elder rank for 2-bedroom rent in South Dakota?
Among the 10 cities in South Dakota with 2-bedroom data, Box Elder ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Box Elder?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Box Elder.