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Rental Market Trends in Madison, SD

What is the average rent in Madison, SD?

$708/month

Average Rent

389 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Madison, SD is $708 per month. This is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Madison more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $708 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $896 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,225 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$708/month
389 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$896/month
481 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,225/month
1,294 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 Madison, SD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $27 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Madison, SD
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Madison, SD
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $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 Madison, SD?

Because the average rent in Madison is $708, you’ll want to make about $2,360 per month or $28,320 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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Madison, SD

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Egan Avenue Residence

Egan Avenue Residence

703-709 Egan Ave N,
Madison, SD 57042

$690

1 Bed

Lake Area Townhomes

Lake Area Townhomes

418 8th St SW,
Madison, SD 57042

$845 - $1,580

1-3 Beds

1115 N Union Ave

1115 N Union Ave

1115 N Union Ave,
Madison, SD 57042

$2,100 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

1301 John Deere Cir

1301 John Deere Cir

1301 John Deere Cir,
Madison, SD 57042

$800

Studio

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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