Rent rising fastest in South Dakota
Cities in South Dakota with the largest year-over-year rent increases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Aberdeen ranks first, with +13.6% over the past year.
- Across all 4 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,286/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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4 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AberdeenSD | +13.6% | $1,098/mo | -- | -- |
| 02 | BrookingsSD | +9.9% | $1,286/mo | -- | ↓1 from #1 |
| 03 | Rapid CitySD | +4.7% | $1,445/mo | +29.5% | ↓1 from #2 |
| 04 | Sioux FallsSD | +4.2% | $1,279/mo | +22.7% | ↓1 from #3 |