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Spearfish, SD Area Guide

Adventure abounds in the Black Hills

Suburban Picturesque Mountain Views Family-Friendly Affordable Charming Active Tranquil

Strewn along I-90 in western South Dakota, Spearfish is engulfed in unparalleled natural beauty on the edge of the vast Black Hills National Forest. Spearfish’s scenic environment lends a host of outdoor activities to residents and visitors alike, including biking, hiking, birding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, fishing, geocaching, and much more.

Spearfish in home to Black Hills State University, which contributes an array of sporting and cultural events to the community. Spearfish boasts plenty of its own cultural institutions as well, such as the Termesphere Gallery, High Plains Heritage Center Museum, and the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center. Quick access to I-90, U.S. 14, and U.S. 85 as well as the Black Hills Airport makes getting around from Spearfish simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Spearfish, SD is $1,017 for a studio, $1,193 for one bedroom, $1,155 for two bedrooms, and $1,130 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spearfish has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,193/month
650 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spearfish, SD is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

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.

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Parks and Recreation

  • D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery

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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 February 2026.