$1,225 - $1,695 per month
10Bedrock Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
545 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719
$1,225 - $1,695 per month
10Bedrock Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
545 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719
$1,000 - $2,500 per month
Tallgrass Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
2126 E Philadelphia St, Rapid City, SD 57703
$1,025 - $1,900 per month
Copper Ridge Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
2038 Promise Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Camden Heights
Studio
1725 Camden Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
$1,150 - $2,000 per month
The Elements, LLC
Studio - 2 Beds
100 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
$1,825 - $3,468 per month
Holiday Hills Estates Senior Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
2620 Holiday Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702
$995 - $2,863 per month
Split Creek Commons
Studio - 3 Beds
5102 Shelby Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
$1,000 - $1,350 per month
Countryside Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
4144 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
$1,000 - $1,400 per month
Orchard Meadows
Studio - 2 Beds
3411 Jaffa Garden Way, Rapid City, SD 57703
$950 - $1,800 per month
Enchanted Pines
Studio - 2 Beds
4815 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
$975 - $1,400 per month
Moonlight Apartment Complex
Studio - 2 Beds
1050 S Valley Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703
Rapid City combines outdoor adventure with cultural attractions at the gateway to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Downtown's unique City of Presidents Walking Tour features life-size bronze presidential statues, while Main Street Square hosts year-round events from summer concerts to winter ice skating. Art Alley showcases local creativity through ever-changing street murals. Families enjoy Storybook Island's seasonal themed park and Bear Country USA's drive-through wildlife experiences. The dining scene includes Dakotah Steakhouse serving regional specialties like elk and buffalo, while Firehouse Brewing Co operates from a historic 1915 firehouse. Kathmandu Bistro brings international flavors to an 1886 downtown building.
The housing market presents diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. Colonial Pine Hills commands the highest median single family home prices at $503,000, while North Rapid City offers more affordable options with a median of $250,000. The citywide median sale price stands at $360,500, with median townhome prices at $385,000. One-bedroom condos start at a median of $211,300, increasing to $290,300 for two bedrooms.
Living costs run 5.2% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $100,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $55,000. Property taxes in Pennington County sit at 1.13%, higher than nearby Spearfish at 0.86%. South Dakota charges no state income tax and maintains a 4.2% state sales tax.
The public school system includes Stevens High School and Southwest Middle School, both rated B Plus by Niche. The private Rapid City Catholic School System, rated A Minus, serves multiple neighborhoods. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides higher education opportunities. The Rapid Transit System operates fixed bus routes Monday through Saturday, though most residents rely on personal vehicles.