1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rapid City, SD
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,443 and +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rapid City
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rapid City
Compare Rapid City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in South Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 2 | Mitchell | $730 |
| 3 | Brookings | $760 |
| 4 | Box Elder | $880 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | $919 |
| 6 | Rapid City (this page) | $920 |
| 7 | Tea | $1,010 |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in South Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $1,050 |
| 2 | Tea | $1,010 |
| 3 | Rapid City (this page) | $920 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | $919 |
| 5 | Box Elder | $880 |
| 6 | Brookings | $760 |
| 7 | Mitchell | $730 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | $680 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rapid City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rapid City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder, SD | 20.5 mi | $880 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Torrington, WY | 140.3 mi | $720 | $-200 (-22%) |
| Gillette, WY | 168.2 mi | $885 | $-35 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rapid City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rapid City, South Dakota is $920 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,443.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rapid City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,800 ($3,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rapid City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rapid City's 1-bedroom median of $920 is +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rapid City rank for 1-bedroom rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with 1-bedroom data, Rapid City ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rapid City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Box Elder ($880), Torrington ($720), Gillette ($885).