Studio Apartment Rent in Sioux Falls, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,327 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sioux Falls
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 Sioux Falls
Compare Sioux Falls'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 Sioux Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sioux Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, SD | 9.1 mi | $890 | +$109 (+14%) |
| Tea, SD | 11.3 mi | $860 | +$79 (+10%) |
| Brookings, SD | 53.4 mi | $760 | $-21 (-3%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 79.8 mi | $740 | $-41 (-5%) |
| Mitchell, SD | 91.4 mi | $600 | $-181 (-23%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 115.9 mi | $650 | $-131 (-17%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 182.5 mi | $680 | $-101 (-13%) |
| Waite Park, MN | 220.2 mi | $890 | +$109 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Sioux Falls — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sioux Falls?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is $781 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,327.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sioux Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,240 ($2,603/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sioux Falls expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sioux Falls's studio median of $781 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sioux Falls rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 8 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Sioux Falls ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sioux Falls?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brookings ($760), Sioux City ($740), Mitchell ($600).