Best rental value cities in South Dakota
Cities in South Dakota renting furthest below their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Rapid City ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 64.
- Across all 3 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,286/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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3 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rapid CitySD | 64 | $1,445/mo | -7.1% | +4.7% |
| 02 | Sioux FallsSD | 58 | $1,279/mo | -4.2% | +4.2% |
| 03 | BrookingsSD | 53 | $1,286/mo | -1.4% | +9.9% |