What is the average apartment size in Harrisburg?

The average size for a Harrisburg, SD apartment is 1,030 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 Harrisburg?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Harrisburg is $1,277 per month, a 9.56% increase from last year’s average of $1,165.

What is the average apartment size in Harrisburg?

The typical apartment in Harrisburg offers about 1,030 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Harrisburg, SD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Harrisburg?

The typical rent budget in Harrisburg ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Harrisburg is $1,277, a 9.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,165.

One-bedroom apartments provide 760 square feet for $1,008, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,299 offer 1,051 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,273 sq ft) for $1,514, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Harrisburg, SD

Last updated: October 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,277	1,030 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,008	760 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,299	1,051 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,514	1,273 sq. ft.

Harrisburg, SD rent trends

Rental prices in Harrisburg, SD have increased by 9.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,165 to $1,277.

What's the typical rent budget in Harrisburg, SD?

The largest share of rentals in Harrisburg, SD (65%) 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 Harrisburg, SD?

566 or 20% of the households in Harrisburg, SD are renter-occupied while 2,204 or 80% are owner-occupied.

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How Harrisburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Harrisburg	$1,277
Sioux Falls	$1,134
Black Hills	$1,326
Rapid City	$1,303
Box Elder	$1,498
Mitchell	$1,130
Brookings	$1,168
Aberdeen	$1,053
Pierre	$1,346
Vermillion, SD	$1,401
Yankton, SD	$1,230

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 Harrisburg 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.