Sioux Falls

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Sioux Falls, SD

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The Queen City of the West.

College Nature Shopping Dining Safe Parks

Largely due to its relative isolation from other major metropolitan areas, Sioux Falls has developed thriving local culture with robust shopping, dining, and entertainment scenes, delivering homegrown cultural resources that would be the envy of any city its size. The local rental market offers a diverse range of options -- the historic homes and apartment buildings of the City Center are popular among young professionals seeking to participate in the thriving downtown community, while the quiet suburban environment of the Shindler neighborhood tends to attract folks seeking a tranquil home life. No matter where they live, all residents enjoy the benefits of an exceptionally low crime rate, which sits at roughly half the national average.

Big, beautiful parks fill the landscape, making it quite convenient to enjoy the great outdoors-- Downtown is within walking distance to Falls Park, meaning that you can grab breakfast in a storefront cafe, spend the afternoon exploring the scenic nature preserve, and come back in the evening for dinner and a concert, all without ever getting into your car.

Explore the City

Residents look forward to events like Levitt at the Falls.

Residents love to watch the water at Falls Park.

Downtown Sioux Falls is the hub of the city with plenty of shops and restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Sioux Falls, SD is $867 for a studio, $963 for one bedroom, $1,165 for two bedrooms, and $1,486 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sioux Falls has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$963/month
717 Sq Ft
House
$1,933/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,695/month
1,190 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, SD is 9.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sioux Falls is 11.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $867 - $1,486. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 8.7% less for utilities, and 10.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Public

Grades K-4

486 Students

Challenge Center - 51

Public

Grades 2-5

185 Students

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

Public

Grades PK-5

676 Students

Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Public

Grades PK-5

952 Students

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Public

Grades K-5

682 Students

Patrick Henry Middle School - 07

Public

Grades 6-8

940 Students

Memorial Middle School - 04

Public

Grades 6-8

1,168 Students

Harrisburg North MS - 08

Public

Grades 6-8

747 Students

Edison Middle School - 06

Public

Grades 6-8

916 Students

George Mcgovern Middle School -09

Public

Grades 6-8

719 Students

Lincoln High School - 02

Public

Grades 9-12

1,883 Students

Washington High School - 01

Public

Grades 9-12

1,910 Students

Roosevelt High School - 03

Public

Grades 9-12

1,713 Students

Jefferson High School - 67

Public

Grades 9-12

1,749 Students

New Technology High School - 30

Public

Grades 9-12

310 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kirby Science Discovery Center
  • Great Plains Zoo
  • Great Bear Recreation Park
  • The Outdoor Campus - East
  • Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove

Airports

  • Joe Foss Field

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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 2025.