Studio Apartment Rent in Box Elder, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Box Elder, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $1,557 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 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 3 | Brookings | $760 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 5 | Box Elder (this page) | $790 |
| 6 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 7 | Tea | $860 |
| 8 | 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 | Brookings | $760 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 8 | Mitchell | $600 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Box Elder.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Box Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 20.5 mi | $823 | +$33 (+4%) |
| Torrington, WY | 158.5 mi | $710 | $-80 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Box Elder — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Box Elder?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Box Elder, South Dakota is $790 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $1,557.
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 8 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Box Elder ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Box Elder?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Torrington ($710).