Studio Apartment Rent in Brandon, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brandon, South Dakota as of October 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,166 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Brandon
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 Brandon
Compare Brandon's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 2 | Brookings | $760 |
| 3 | Brandon (this page) | $780 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 5 | Box Elder | $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 | $790 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 6 | Brandon (this page) | $780 |
| 7 | Brookings | $760 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $680 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brandon.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brandon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 10.8 mi | $781 | +$1 (0%) |
| Harrisburg, SD | 13.2 mi | $890 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Tea, SD | 22 mi | $860 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Brookings, SD | 52 mi | $760 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 80 mi | $740 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 123.6 mi | $650 | $-130 (-17%) |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 181.7 mi | $670 | $-110 (-14%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 187.2 mi | $680 | $-100 (-13%) |
| Waite Park, MN | 210.1 mi | $890 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 213.6 mi | $940 | +$160 (+21%) |
Studio rent in Brandon — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Brandon?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brandon, South Dakota is $780 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,166.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Brandon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brandon expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Brandon's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brandon rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Brandon ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brandon?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brookings ($760), Sioux City ($740), Norfolk ($650).