What is the average apartment size in Sioux Falls?

The average size for a Sioux Falls, SD apartment is 920 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 Sioux Falls?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Sioux Falls is $1,153 per month, a 1.88% increase from last years average of $1,131.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Sioux Falls?

In Sioux Falls, studios rent for $804 per month, one-bedroom units average $964 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,220 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,535 per month

What is the average apartment size in Sioux Falls?

The typical apartment in Sioux Falls offers about 920 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Sioux Falls?

Studio apartments in Sioux Falls average 493 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 718 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,010 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,274 sq. ft.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sioux Falls?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Sioux Falls are Pana ($1,435/month), Downtown Sioux Falls ($1,444/month), and Briarwood Estates ($1,658/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Sioux Falls, SD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sioux Falls?

The typical rent budget in Sioux Falls ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sioux Falls?

In Sioux Falls, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sioux Falls?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sioux Falls include Timberline Estates ($861/month), Cottonwood Heights ($879/month), and River Run ($926/month), all below the citywide average of $1,153.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sioux Falls is $1,153, a 1.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,131.

Studio Apartments at $804 offer the most budget-friendly option with 493 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $964, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,220 offer 1,010 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,274 sq ft) for $1,535, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Sioux Falls, SD

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,153	920 sq. ft.
Studio	$804	493 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$964	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,220	1,010 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,535	1,274 sq. ft.

Sioux Falls, SD rent trends

Rental prices in Sioux Falls, SD have increased by 1.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,131 to $1,153.

What's the typical rent budget in Sioux Falls, SD?

The largest share of rentals in Sioux Falls, SD (46%) 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 Sioux Falls, SD?

33,159 or 40% of the households in Sioux Falls, SD are renter-occupied while 49,677 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Sioux Falls?

Timberline Estates $861/month

Cottonwood Heights $879/month

River Run $926/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,153/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sioux Falls?

Pana $1,435/month

Downtown Sioux Falls $1,444/month

Briarwood Estates $1,658/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Sioux Falls, SD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Briarwood Estates	$1,658
Downtown Sioux Falls	$1,444
Pana	$1,435
Copper Creek	$1,417
Westwood Valley	$1,332
Hazeltine	$1,253
Shield's	$1,227
Grand Prairie	$1,226
Barber's	$1,223
Elrod's	$1,199
Hein's	$1,183
Ponderosa Place	$1,178
Platinum Valley	$1,177
Whispering Woods	$1,155
Dakota Prairie	$1,122
Morrow's	$1,094
Brooks Crossing	$1,013
River Run	$926
Cottonwood Heights	$879
Timberline Estates	$861

Sioux Falls | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Barber's is 26% lower than in Briarwood Estates

$1,223

Barber's rent is 6% higher than Sioux Falls average

Average Rent $1,223

$1,658

Briarwood Estates rent is 44% higher than Sioux Falls average

Average Rent $1,658

How Sioux Falls Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Sioux Falls	$1,153
Black Hills	$1,354
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
Yankton, SD	$1,231

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 Sioux Falls 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.