Studio Apartment Rent in Harrisburg, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Harrisburg, South Dakota as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,313 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 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 4 | Brookings | $760 |
| 5 | Brandon | $780 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $781 |
| 7 | Box Elder | $790 |
| 8 | Rapid City | $823 |
| 9 | Tea | $860 |
| 10 | 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 | Brandon | $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 Harrisburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 9.1 mi | $781 | $-109 (-12%) |
| Brandon, SD | 13.2 mi | $780 | $-110 (-12%) |
| Tea, SD | 13.7 mi | $860 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Vermillion, SD | 45 mi | $620 | $-270 (-30%) |
| 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 August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Harrisburg, South Dakota is $890 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,313.
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 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Harrisburg rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 10 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Harrisburg ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Harrisburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sioux Falls ($781), Brandon ($780), Tea ($860).