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Biggest seasonal rent swings in South Dakota

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in South Dakota cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings
  • Rapid City ranks first, with a swing of 2.5% between December and August.
  • Across all 2 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,445/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

2 cities
RankCityYearly swingCheapest monthPriciest monthMedian rent
01Rapid CitySD
Pop. 78KCompare →
2.5%DecemberAugust$1,445/mo
02Sioux FallsSD
Pop. 201KCompare →
1.5%JanuaryJuly$1,279/mo
Biggest Seasonal Rent Swings in South Dakota | RentDataNow