What is the average apartment size in Black Hills?

The average size for a Black Hills, SD apartment is 934 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Black Hills?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Black Hills is $1,354 per month, a 2.37% increase from last years average of $1,323.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Black Hills?

In Black Hills, studios rent for $977 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,198 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,372 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,626 per month

What is the average apartment size in Black Hills?

The typical apartment in Black Hills offers about 934 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Black Hills?

Studio apartments in Black Hills average 513 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 724 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 966 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,255 sq. ft.

Black Hills, SD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Black Hills?

The typical rent budget in Black Hills ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Black Hills?

In Black Hills, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Black Hills?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Black Hills include Robbinsdale ($1,099/month), Paradise Valley ($1,157/month), and Gemstone ($1,409/month), all below the citywide average of $1,354.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Black Hills is $1,354, a 2.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,323.

Studio Apartments at $977 offer the most budget-friendly option with 513 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 724 square feet for $1,198, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,372 offer 966 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,255 sq ft) for $1,626, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Black Hills, SD

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,354	934 sq. ft.
Studio	$977	513 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,198	724 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,372	966 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,626	1,255 sq. ft.

Black Hills, SD rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Black Hills, SD?

The largest share of rentals in Black Hills, SD (63%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Black Hills, SD?

28,082 or 31% of the households in Black Hills, SD are renter-occupied while 63,709 or 69% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Black Hills?

Robbinsdale $1,099/month

Paradise Valley $1,157/month

Gemstone $1,409/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,354/month.

Average Rent in Black Hills, SD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Menard	$1,569
Gemstone	$1,409
Paradise Valley	$1,157
Robbinsdale	$1,099

Black Hills | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Gemstone is 10% lower than in Menard

$1,409

Gemstone rent is 4% higher than Black Hills average

Average Rent $1,409

$1,569

Menard rent is 16% higher than Black Hills average

Average Rent $1,569

How Black Hills Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Black Hills	$1,354
Sioux Falls	$1,153
Rapid City	$1,333
Mitchell	$1,097
Harrisburg	$1,314
Brookings	$1,200
Tea	$1,068
Aberdeen	$1,095
Watertown	$1,110
Box Elder	$1,527
Vermillion	$1,473
Gillette, WY	$1,175

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Black Hills apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.