Studio Apartment Rent in Brandon, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brandon, South Dakota as of June 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,202 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 | Mitchell | $600 |
| 2 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 4 | Brookings | $760 |
| 5 | Brandon (this page) | $780 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 7 | Box Elder | $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 | $790 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 6 | Brandon (this page) | $780 |
| 7 | Brookings | $760 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 9 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 10 | Mitchell | $600 |
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%) |
| Vermillion, SD | 58.2 mi | $620 | $-160 (-21%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 80 mi | $740 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Mitchell, SD | 101.2 mi | $600 | $-180 (-23%) |
| 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 June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brandon, South Dakota is $780 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,202.
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 10 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Brandon ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brandon?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brookings ($760), Vermillion ($620), Sioux City ($740).