Tallgrass Apartments
2126 E Philadelphia St,
Rapid City, SD 57703
$1,000 - $2,500
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Rapid City, SD
What is the average rent in Rapid City, SD?
$1,204/month
Average Rent
716 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
Rapid City, SD Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Rapid City, SD is $1,204 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Rapid City more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Rapid City average $894 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Rapid City average $1,204 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Rapid City average $1,343 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Rapid City average $1,618 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Rapid City, SD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $20 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Rapid City, SD
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
63%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rapid City?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Rapid City is the most affordable neighborhood in Rapid City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rapid City?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Rapid City is the most expensive neighborhood in Rapid City.
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Which Rapid City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Rapid City with the most apartments available is Downtown Rapid City .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rapid City, SD?
Because the average rent in Rapid City is $1,204, you’ll want to make about $4,013 per month or $48,156 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rapid City, SD is 1.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rapid City is 3.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $894 - $1,618. You can expect to pay 3.0% more for groceries, 11.8% less for utilities, and 0.5% more for transportation.
How does Rapid City, SD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rapid City, SD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$878/month
$878/month
One Bedroom
$1,305/month
$1,305/month
Two Bedroom
$1,352/month
$1,352/month
Three Bedroom
$947/month
$947/month
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.