Studio Apartment Rent in Box Elder, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Box Elder, South Dakota as of August 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $1,539 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell | $600 |
| 2 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 4 | Brookings | $760 |
| 5 | Brandon | $780 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 7 | Box Elder (this page) | $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 (this page) | $790 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 6 | Brandon | $780 |
| 7 | Brookings | $760 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 9 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 10 | Mitchell | $600 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Box Elder.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Box Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 20.5 mi | $823 | +$33 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Box Elder — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Box Elder?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Box Elder, South Dakota is $790 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $1,539.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Box Elder?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Box Elder expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Box Elder's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Box Elder rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 10 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Box Elder ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Box Elder?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Box Elder.