Most rent-burdened cities in South Dakota
Cities in South Dakota ranked by highest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Rapid City ranks first, with rent at 24.5% of median household income.
- Across all 4 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,286/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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4 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rapid CitySD | 24.5% | $1,445/mo | $70,870 | same |
| 02 | BrookingsSD | 24.3% | $1,286/mo | $63,493 | same |
| 03 | AberdeenSD | 20.5% | $1,098/mo | $64,405 | ↑1 from #4 |
| 04 | Sioux FallsSD | 20.2% | $1,279/mo | $75,970 | ↓1 from #3 |