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    28 Racine St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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    APPLY ONLINE NOW! The Radiant will provide affordable and market rate apartment units to the community Rapid City, South Dakota. Located off Omaha Street, The Radiant offers our residents the perfect location and convenience to life- close to Roosevelt Park, shopping and popular restaurants are all a short drive.  Our community of one, two and three bedroom apartment homes at affordable prices for everyone. Come see what everyone is talking about!

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    4801 Homestead St, Rapid City, SD 57703
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,380+
    3 BEDS $1,945+
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    1330 Catron Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701
    1 BED $1,207+
    2 BEDS $1,565+
    3 BEDS $1,980+
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    1900 Fox Road, Rapid City, SD 57703
    1 BED $1,395
    2 BEDS $1,695
    3 BEDS $2,095
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    4924 Shelby Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
    1 BED $1,420+
    2 BEDS $1,655+
    3 BEDS $2,353+
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    28 Racine St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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    635 Northern Lights Blvd, Box Elder, SD 57719
    1 BED $1,285
    2 BEDS $1,315+
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    7175 Dunsmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
    1 BED $1,274+
    2 BEDS $1,445+
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    4404 Candlewood Place #104, Rapid City, SD 57701
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    1 BED $1,070+
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    3741 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702
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    1 BED $980+
    2+ BEDS $1,060+
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    5011 Shelby Ave., Rapid City, SD 57701
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    1 BED $1,191+
    2+ BEDS $1,450+
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    3638 5Th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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    2 BEDS $1,115+
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    3945 Pointe West Place, Rapid City, SD 57702
    1 BED $1,145+
    2 BEDS $1,445+
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    3142 Outlook Circle, Rapid City, SD 577001
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    1800 Shaver Street, Rapid City, SD 57702
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    1 BED $1,460+
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    18 E. Kansas City Street, RAPID CITY, SD 57701
    1 BED $995
    2 BEDS $1,015+
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    215 Kinney Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57702
    1 BED $557
    2 BEDS $643
    3 BEDS $728
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    427 Degeest Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
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    505 City Springs Road, Rapid City, SD 57702
    2 BEDS $1,355+
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    299 Sturgis Avenue, Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706
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    321 Hunt Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719
    2 BEDS $1,500+
    3 BEDS $1,860+
    4+ BEDS $2,130+
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Average rent in Rapid City, SD

$1,184/mo Rapid City, SD average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Rapid City, SD is $1,184.

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Getting around in Rapid City, SD

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Rapid City, SD last updated?

Prices and availability in Rapid City, SD were last updated on 2 Oct 2023.

What are the best apartments in Rapid City, SD?

The best apartments in Rapid City, SD are: The Radiant, Homestead Garden Apartments, The VUE at Catron, The Altitude and Pines at Rapid.

What is the average rent in Rapid City, SD?

The average rent in Rapid City, SD is $1,184. Start your search for apartments in Rapid City, SD now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Rapid City, SD?

The price range for a studio apartment in Rapid City, SD is between $980 and $2,035. View all studio apartments in Rapid City, SD.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is between $887 and $2,221. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Rapid City, SD now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is between $887 and $3,097. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rapid City, SD is between $887 and $3,623. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Rapid City, SD.

What type of rental buildings are in Rapid City, SD?

In Rapid City, 38% of the residents are renting compared to 62% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Rapid City’s rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Rapid City, SD?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Rapid City are about 30 years old, on average. Of these, 41% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 93% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 9% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Rapid City, SD?

Rental apartments in Rapid City come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 51% of all rentals in Rapid City. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Living in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, SD, is known for being close to the Black Hills mountain range and northwest of Badlands National Park. As such, the whole area is gorgeous, basking in a natural glow from the beautiful nature that’s all around town. Accordingly, hiking trails, family entertainment and many parks give renters lots of things to do in the area. Plus, young families who rent can go to an above-average school system run by the Rapid City Area School District. Just 30 minutes away by car is the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which is primarily what people think of when they visit South Dakota. Overall, the vibe of this quaint town is friendly and appealing with a Main Street Square centered around downtown Rapid City that renters and visitors alike can enjoy with local shops, boutiques and nice places to dine.

Renting in Rapid City, SD

A little less than half of the population of Rapid City rents a home here. In this densely suburban area, renters can enjoy access to suburban amenities around town, including shopping centers; big-box stores; and lots of different parks, like Memorial Park, Founders Park, and Robbinsdale Park with green spaces and a playground. All of these places are near rental apartments in Rapid City. The style of rental apartments here is typical for the area and includes three- or four-story rental apartment buildings that are pet-friendly and have walking trails and fitness centers. Some will even have an outdoor pool and grilling stations that renters can enjoy in the summer. Meanwhile, living in downtown Rapid City affords renters the opportunity to be near restaurants, small shops and coffee places. Plus, there’s a City View Trolley that goes by popular locations all around downtown.

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Shopping in Rapid City, SD

There are many shopping options located in Rapid City near rental apartments. This includes the Uptown Rapid shopping mall, an indoor location with more than 100 stores, a food court and a movie theater. Other shopping in Rapid City includes plazas like the Shops at Rapid City and Rushmore Crossing, which has 58 stores in an outdoor, strip mall-style experience. Renters also commonly go downtown to Main Street Square, which has an ice rink during the winter and a winter market that’s very popular with renters and visitors alike. During the year, renters can also shop in boutique-style stores in the downtown area that are independently owned by locals and have some truly unique specialty items and artisan goods.

Transportation in Rapid City, SD

The public transportation that renters use in Rapid City is run by the Rapid City Rapid Ride, which is a fixed route bus system that goes all throughout town. Or, the City View Trolley is located in the downtown area, making it fun for renters to get between 15 different attractions in downtown that are popular to visit. Alternatively, Interstate 90 is the primary east and west route that goes through Rapid City, so it’s easy for renters to get in and out of town. Otherwise, U.S. Highway 16 goes to the Black Hills, where some renters commute to work. It’s only 42 miles away and isn’t hard to get to. Finally, the airport that most renters use is the Rapid City Regional Airport, which has domestic flights to cities like Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas.

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