Studio Apartment Rent in Harrisburg, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Harrisburg, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,265 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg
Compare Harrisburg'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 | $790 |
| 6 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 7 | Tea | $860 |
| 8 | Harrisburg (this page) | $890 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg (this page) | $890 |
| 2 | Tea | $860 |
| 3 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 4 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 6 | Brookings | $760 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 8 | Mitchell | $600 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Harrisburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 9.1 mi | $781 | $-109 (-12%) |
| Tea, SD | 13.7 mi | $860 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Brookings, SD | 62 mi | $760 | $-130 (-15%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 70.7 mi | $740 | $-150 (-17%) |
| Mitchell, SD | 96.6 mi | $600 | $-290 (-33%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 110.3 mi | $650 | $-240 (-27%) |
| Fremont, NE | 137.7 mi | $810 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Columbus, NE | 144.7 mi | $650 | $-240 (-27%) |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 183.2 mi | $670 | $-220 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Harrisburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Harrisburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Harrisburg, South Dakota is $890 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,265.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Harrisburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Harrisburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Harrisburg's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Harrisburg rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Harrisburg ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Harrisburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sioux Falls ($781), Tea ($860), Brookings ($760).