Studio Apartment Rent in Sioux Falls, SD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,318 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 | Vermillion | $620 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $680 |
| 4 | Brookings | $760 |
| 5 | Brandon | $780 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 Sioux Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sioux Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, SD | 9.1 mi | $890 | +$109 (+14%) |
| Brandon, SD | 10.8 mi | $780 | $-1 (0%) |
| Tea, SD | 11.3 mi | $860 | +$79 (+10%) |
| Vermillion, SD | 51.1 mi | $620 | $-161 (-21%) |
| 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 August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is $781 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,318.
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 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sioux Falls rank for studio rent in South Dakota?
Among the 10 cities in South Dakota with studio data, Sioux Falls ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sioux Falls?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brandon ($780), Vermillion ($620), Brookings ($760).