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Rental Market Trends in Dakota Dunes, SD

What is the average rent in Dakota Dunes, SD?

$1,003/month

Average Rent

766 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Dakota Dunes, SD is $1,003 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Dakota Dunes more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dakota Dunes, you can expect to pay about $827 per month for a studio, $1,003 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,226 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,395 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$827/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,003/month
766 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,226/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,395/month
1,403 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dakota Dunes, SD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Dakota Dunes, SD
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dakota Dunes, SD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dakota Dunes, SD?

Because the average rent in Dakota Dunes is $1,003, you’ll want to make about $3,343 per month or $40,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Dakota Dunes, SD

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Dakota 303

Dakota 303

303 Dakota Dunes Blvd,
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

$1,400 - $1,650

2 Beds

Dakota Prairie Apartments

Dakota Prairie Apartments

19 Whitetail Plz,
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

$1,150 - $1,300

2 Beds

Wellington At The Dunes

Wellington At The Dunes

240 Courtyard Dr,
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

$950 - $1,315

1-3 Beds

Pearl Street

Pearl Street

609-615 Pearl St,
Sioux City, IA 51101

$970 - $1,275

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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