Sioux Falls

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Sioux Falls, SD

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The Queen City of the West.

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city, showcases the natural beauty of the Big Sioux River and its cascading waterfalls at Falls Park. The downtown area features the city's namesake falls alongside local art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Housing choices include downtown apartments and established areas like McKennan Park, with its historic architecture and mature trees. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $950 monthly, showing a 1.3% decrease from the previous year. The area near Augustana University and the southeastern district surrounding The Empire Mall offer additional rental opportunities.

Major employers Sanford Health and Avera Health contribute to the city's stable economy. Residents enjoy an extensive 29-mile recreational trail system, while the Washington Pavilion houses performing arts venues and an interactive science center. The Great Plains Zoo and the downtown SculptureWalk, displaying over 55 outdoor art pieces including a replica of Michelangelo's David, enhance the city's cultural landscape. Sioux Falls has grown substantially from 81,182 residents in 1980 to 192,517 in 2020, evolving into a metropolitan area while maintaining its welcoming atmosphere. The city's past includes its notable role as the "Divorce Colony" in the 1890s, when its progressive laws drew people seeking divorces - a distinctive chapter in local history.

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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Sioux Falls, SD is $858 for a studio, $957 for one bedroom, $1,152 for two bedrooms, and $1,501 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sioux Falls has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$957/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$1,802/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,069/month
1,508 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, SD is 11.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sioux Falls is 21.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $858 - $1,501. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 14.3% less for utilities, and 11.1% 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

Discovery Elementary - 26

Public

Grades PK-5

877 Students

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

Public

Grades PK-5

676 Students

Journey Elementary - 05

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

Memorial Middle School - 04

Public

Grades 6-8

1,168 Students

Patrick Henry Middle School - 07

Public

Grades 6-8

940 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

Jefferson High School - 67

Public

Grades 9-12

1,749 Students

Washington High School - 01

Public

Grades 9-12

1,910 Students

Roosevelt High School - 03

Public

Grades 9-12

1,713 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 November 2025.