100 Best Apartments in Sioux Falls, SD (with reviews)

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Getting around in Sioux Falls, SD

41 /100

Car-Dependent

23 /100

Minimal Transit

41 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 41, Transit Score®: 23, Bike Score®: 41

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Sioux Falls, SD last updated?

Prices and availability in Sioux Falls, SD were last updated on 27 Nov 2022.

What are the best apartments in Sioux Falls, SD?

The best apartments in Sioux Falls, SD are: Benson Village Townhomes, Royal Oak Apartments, Willows Edge, Thelin Center and The Slate at Harvest Creek.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Sioux Falls, SD?

The price range for a studio apartment in Sioux Falls, SD is between $577 and $2,091. View all studio apartments in Sioux Falls, SD.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD is between $815 and $2,474. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Sioux Falls, SD now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD is between $675 and $3,340. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls, SD is between $945 and $5,950. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Sioux Falls, SD.

What type of rental buildings are in Sioux Falls, SD?

In Sioux Falls, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 14% of Sioux Falls’s rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Sioux Falls, SD?

The average age of rental buildings in Sioux Falls is 25 years old, with 51% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 97% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and 1% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Sioux Falls, SD?

Rental apartments in Sioux Falls come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% 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 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 48% of all rentals in Sioux Falls. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Renter's guide to Sioux Falls, SD

Welcome to the Heart of the Country! Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a welcoming community nestled in the heart of the United States and is conveniently less than a day’s drive from some of the greatest cities in the Midwest and Rockies including Chicago, Denver and Minneapolis. With flowing waterways on the Big Sioux and a charming downtown area with epic events during the summer, Sioux Falls continues to be an affordable and fun place to call home.

Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota both in size and population. At 73 square miles, Sioux Falls is comparable in size to Lincoln, Nebraska. With 172,000 residents, Sioux Falls far exceeds Rapid City—the second most populous city in South Dakota.

Sioux Falls to Sioux City, Iowa, is less than 90 miles and Sioux Falls to Omaha, Nebraska, is about 180 miles.

Established in 1856, Sioux Falls boasts an incredible Native American history dating back centuries. Today, however, the city’s population is predominantly Caucasian. Sioux Falls has a thriving financial and health industry thanks in part to there being no corporate tax in the state.

Forbes ranked Sioux Falls the #1 Best Small Place For Business And Careers in five consecutive years starting with 2005, and in 2009 CNN also ranked Sioux Falls the 45^th best place to live and launch a business. In early 2016 financial research site Value Penguin also ranked Sioux Falls one of the ten best cities in the US to raise a family—according to the research, putting the city is in the same ballpark with metros like Austin, Seattle and San Diego.

The weather in Sioux Falls offers warm and humid summers with high temperatures averaging in the low-80s during July and August. Temperatures in the winter in Sioux Falls can get as low as single digits with average highs in the upper-20s during January and February. Massive snowstorms are rare but you can expect about 44 inches of annual snowfall. Snowfall in Sioux Falls is comparable to Boston and Detroit. On average, you can expect 210 days of sunshine in Sioux Falls!

Tips for renting in Sioux Falls, SD

If you’re moving to Sioux Falls from Phoenix, plan on investing in warm clothes to deal with the Sioux Falls weather, but if you’re moving to Sioux Falls from Minneapolis, you probably won’t see much of a change. The Sioux Falls City Attorney’s office has available the Tenant-Landlord Issues, Rights & Responsibilities, so you know your renter’s rights when signing a lease. There’s no law regarding rent control in Sioux Falls, however a landlord must give one month’s notice prior to raising the rent. Rent increases may occur at the end of your current lease, prior to signing for another year. For significant issues like a leaky roof, a tenant may have the right to hold back rent or pay less rent until the repairs have been made.

Sioux Falls, SD is growing and continues to be a great place to settle down. Once you see it for yourself, you’ll understand why the population grew by 22% between 2000 and 2010. Located in the heart of the country, Sioux Falls offers picturesque scenery, a thriving downtown and plenty of opportunities to explore the best of the Midwest.

Sioux Falls, SD demographics

180,927Total Population
90,573 Female

90,354 Male
34.2Median Age

Sioux Falls, SD has a population of 180,927 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 90,573 of Sioux Falls’s residents are women and 90,354 are men. The median age of those who live in Sioux Falls, SD is 34.2.

Living in Sioux Falls, SD

With its beautiful scenery and affordable living, there are many pros to living in Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls is close to major cities in the Midwest and near the Rocky Mountains, making weekend adventures easy. For the outdoors-enthusiast, Sioux Falls is home to over 70 easily-accessible parks and greenways. Sioux Falls and the surrounding area offer hundreds of restaurants and stores, and the people here are super-friendly.

Sioux Falls, SD does have a few cons worth noting. You’ll be hard-pressed to find pro sports here. In fact, the closest major sports teams are 240 miles away in Minneapolis. Those looking for an urban setting won’t find it here in Sioux Falls. While there are plenty of activities and a great downtown area, Sioux Falls simply can’t compete with the likes of Chicago or New York. If frigid winters aren’t your thing then having mid-20s as highs isn’t very appealing either.

Sioux Falls, SD households

43,718 Family

30,100 Non-family
23,396 Children

50,422 No Children

73,818Total Number of Households
2.37Average People Per Household
$61,738Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 73,818 households in Sioux Falls, SD. 43,718 are family households and 30,100 are non-family households. There are 23,396 households with children in Sioux Falls and 50,422 households without children. On average, about 2.37 people live in a household in Sioux Falls, SD.

Things to do in Sioux Falls, SD

There are many things to do in Sioux Falls, such as visiting Falls Park. This 123-acre park is home to the Sioux Falls and the Big Sioux River. When they light up Falls Park for the holidays in mid-November, it’s nothing short of magical.

There are many great restaurants and bars as well as shopping all throughout Downtown Sioux Falls. Downtown Riverfest is an annual event showcasing music, art, and activities for kids. The Parade of Lights is the perfect way to ring in the holidays with floats, food and fun for the whole family. These are just a couple of examples of the great events Sioux Falls hosts.

Things to do with kids in Sioux Falls include heading out to the Wild Water West Waterpark or watching the minor league team, the Sioux Falls Canaries play at the beautiful Sioux Falls Stadium

From shopping to hiking, you’ll always find fun things to do in Sioux Falls, SD!

Sioux Falls, SD employment & economy

The Sioux Falls unemployment rate is often lower than the rest of South Dakota. Financial and healthcare industry jobs are a major source of employment—Sanford Health and Avera Health are the two companies with the most employees in Sioux Falls; Wells Fargo and Citigroup are also in the top ten.

Education in Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls is home to the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine, the University of Sioux Falls and 9 other colleges/universities. The main campus for the University of South Dakota is about an hour south in Vermillion, SD. Sioux Falls has a thriving, highly-educated student population.

Sioux Falls, SD education statistics

The level of education of the population of Sioux Falls, SD is as follows: 3% have no high school education, 29% completed some high school, 26% partially completed college, 11% have an Associate Degree, 21% have a Bachelor Degree, and 10% have a Graduate Degree.

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