The Elements, LLC
100 Saint Joseph St,
Rapid City, SD 57701
$1,125 - $1,975
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Rapid City Rapid City, SD
Art and history, wrapped in Western charm
Arts
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Culture
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Historic
Blending historic charm and Western flair with modern outdoor art and colorful murals, Downtown Rapid City provides a unique, vibrant setting. Add in the spectacular parks and outdoor activities -- and the fact that it is a college town, home to South Dakota School of Mines & Technology -- and it's no wonder this great neighborhood is quickly growing. At the heart of downtown, the beautiful Main Street Square, with its outdoor art and fountain, is a gathering place for year-round activities.
With plenty of shops, restaurants, and galleries to explore, Downtown Rapid City always provides something to do. Some destinations include Art Alley, the Dahl Arts Center, and the Elks Theatre. Residents can learn more about Black Hills history at the Journey Museum and Learning Center, or they can spend the afternoon at Memorial Park, which features a walking trail, ponds, a fountain, a playground, and monuments. Events held downtown are plentiful and include Downtown Restaurant Week, the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival, and the Cruiser Car Show and Street Fair.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Rapid City is $878 for a studio, $1,305 for one bedroom, $1,352 for two bedrooms, and $947 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Rapid City has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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367 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$878/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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618 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,305/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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874 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,352/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,060 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$947/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Rapid City - Rapid City, SD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Rapid City - Rapid City, SD offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Rapid City - Rapid City, SD from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Journey Museum
- Museum of Geology
- The Outdoor Campus - West
- Reptile Gardens
- Black Hills Caverns
Airports
- Rapid City Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.