Apartments for Rent in Rapid City, SD
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1 Month Free|STUDIO$895+1 BED$1,196+2 BEDS$1,345+3 BEDS$1,711+
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Good ValueSTUDIO$1,030+1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,425+
Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC
3276 Jim St, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
STUDIO$1,025+1 BED$1,175+2 BEDS$1,495+3 BEDS$1,775+
Copper Ridge Apartments
2038 Promise Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
STUDIO$1,000+1 BED$1,165+2 BEDS$1,475+
Tallgrass Apartments
2126 E Philadelphia St, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$1,250+1 BED$1,375+2 BEDS$1,625+3 BEDS$2,000+
Welcome to 10Bedrock!
545 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719 -
Price Drop. $310 Off
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Rent Special|1 BED$1,250+2 BEDS$1,415+3 BEDS$1,820+
Harmony Heights
1819 Harmony Heights Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
Good Value|1 BED$1,285+2 BEDS$1,455+3 BEDS$1,769+
Stoney Creek Highlands
2710 Wilkie Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
Good Value|STUDIO$1,100+1 BED$1,275+2 BEDS$1,800+
The Elements, LLC
100 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
Price Drop. $280 Off|
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1 BED$1,295+2 BEDS$1,445+3 BEDS$1,795+
The Altitude Villas
1900 Fox Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
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STUDIO$2,050+1 BED$2,950+2 BEDS$3,850+
Holiday Hills Estates Senior Apartments
2620 Holiday Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
1 BED$1,199+2 BEDS$1,299+3 BEDS$1,599+
Mountain View Village
635 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719 -
1 BED$1,200+2 BEDS$1,408+3 BEDS$1,695+
The VUE at Catron
1410 Catron Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
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1 BED$1,285+2 BEDS$1,370+3 BEDS$1,645+
Gateway Apartments
2915 Marlin Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
STUDIO$1,025+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,395+3 BEDS$1,695+
Sedona Flats
5053 Shelby Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
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STUDIO$1,075+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,495+3 BEDS$1,895+
Split Creek Commons
5102 Shelby Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
STUDIO$730+1 BED$875+2 BEDS$949+3 BEDS$1,060+
The Place at Hainesway
1314 Atlas St, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
1 BED$1,050+2 BEDS$1,180+
Sheridan Lake Apartments
614 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
STUDIO$985+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,395+3 BEDS$1,775+
Buffalo Run
2900 East Anamosa St, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
1 BED$1,249+2 BEDS$1,399+
Jayhawks Patio Home Apartments
2901 Jayhawks Way, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
1 BED$1,395+2 BEDS$1,595+3 BEDS$2,150+
The Meadows
1719 Moon Meadows Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
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1 BED$1,348+2 BEDS$1,478+
Founders Park Village Apts
314 Founders Park Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
STUDIO$965+1 BED$1,025+2 BEDS$1,260+
BG Flats Apartments
3200 Jaffa Garden -1, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
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STUDIO$995+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,375+3 BEDS$1,575+
Countryside Apartments
4144 Haines Ave Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
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1 BED$1,075+2 BEDS$1,300+3 BEDS$1,525+
Summerset Heights
11350 Sturgis Rd, Summerset, SD 57718 -
STUDIOCall for Rent
Robbinsdale Heights 1
425 E Fairlane Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
2 BEDS$1,150+3 BEDS$1,445+
Canyon Lake Apartments
3741 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 -
1 BED$870+2 BEDS$1,005+3 BEDS$1,205+
Bridgewood Estates
415 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
1 BED$765+2 BEDS$865+
Civic Plaza Apartments
372 Denver St, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
1 BED$1,025+2 BEDS$1,145+
Prairie Tree Apartments
4010 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701 -
STUDIO$995+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,375+3 BEDS$1,575+
Johnson Ranch Apartments
2076 Providers Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57703 -
STUDIO$995+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,375+
Orchard Meadows
3411 Jaffa Garden Way, Rapid City, SD 57703
Living & Renting in Rapid City
Rapid City at a Glance
Rapid City, SD Apartments for Rent
Located in western South Dakota, Rapid City sits at the eastern edge of the Black Hills, making it an ideal home base for outdoor enthusiasts and city dwellers alike. Downtown's streets feature bronze presidential statues, earning the city its "City of Presidents" nickname, while Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Badlands National Park are just a short drive away. Apartments for rent in Rapid City span from the historic downtown district to newer communities in the surrounding foothills.
Rapid City's rental market offers value, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,165, placing South Dakota 45th nationally in rental costs. The city is naturally divided by a mountain ridge known as "The Gap," creating distinct eastern and western sections. Residents enjoy recreation along Rapid Creek's pathways, downtown gatherings at Main Street Square, local history at The Journey Museum, and career opportunities in healthcare, tourism, government, and at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The region's climate features warm summers, while winter temperatures are often moderated by Chinook winds.
Why Rapid City?
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial was carved by Gutzon Broglum and his son, Lincoln.
- Custer State Park is South Dakota’s first and largest state park, covering more than 71,000 acres.
- Wind Cave National Park is the densest cave system in the world and the fifth-longest in the world.
- Jewel Cave National Monument contains Jewel Cave, the second-longest cave in the world.
- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a highly-acclaimed technological university.
- Other Rapid City attractions include Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns, Chapel in the Hills, and Bear County USA.
Renting in Rapid City
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 467 Sq Ft $884 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 713 Sq Ft $1,169 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 901 Sq Ft $1,332 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,191 Sq Ft $1,511 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 892 Sq Ft $1,057 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Rapid City
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Red Rock Meadows 660 Sq Ft $1,275/mo
- The Estates at Red Rock 660 Sq Ft $1,275/mo
- Downtown Rapid City 675 Sq Ft $1,606/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Rapid City $1,450/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Rapid City, SD
What are the average rent costs in Rapid City, SD?
The average rent in Rapid City, SD is $1,169.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Rapid City, SD is $884.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is $1,169.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is $1,332.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is $1,511.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is $1,057.
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