Average Rent in Sioux Falls, SD (2026)

Typical asking rent in Sioux Falls is $1,247. Across the 7 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,081 to $1,481, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of September 2026.

Median rent
$1,247
Average rent
$1,279
Lowest ZIP
$1,081
Highest ZIP
$1,481

Rent by ZIP code in Sioux Falls

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
57103Minnehaha County$1,481+19%
57108Lincoln County$1,390+11%
57110Minnehaha County$1,322+6%
57104Minnehaha County$1,2470%
57107Minnehaha County$1,220-2%
57106Minnehaha County$1,210-3%
57105Minnehaha County$1,081-13%

Rent by bedroom count in Sioux Falls

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Minnehaha County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$941+8.8%
1 bedroom$1,044+5.9%
2 bedroom$1,228+6.2%
3 bedroom$1,694+6.8%
4 bedroom$2,053+5.9%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Sioux Falls?

Typical rent across Minnehaha County is $1,229 as of September 2026. That is up 4.1% from a year earlier and up 18.8% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Minnehaha CountyChange
2021$1,070+12.1%
2022$1,176+9.9%
2023$1,199+2.0%
2024$1,228+2.5%
2025$1,188-3.3%
2026 (through September)$1,229+3.4%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Sioux Falls rent questions

What is the average rent in Sioux Falls, SD?
Typical asking rent in Sioux Falls is $1,247 a month as of September 2026, across 7 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,081 to $1,481.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Sioux Falls?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Minnehaha County is $1,228 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,044 and a three bedroom is $1,694. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Sioux Falls?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Minnehaha County is $1,229 as of September 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Sioux Falls?
ZIP 57105 has the lowest typical asking rent in Sioux Falls at $1,081 a month, compared with $1,247 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Sioux Falls?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Sioux Falls rent of $1,247, that is about $3,741 a month, or $44,892 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Sioux Falls sits in the Sioux Falls, SD metro area.

Other South Dakota cities

Would a rental in Sioux Falls cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Sioux Falls median rent of $1,247 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.