What is the average apartment size in Yankton?

The average size for a Yankton, SD apartment is 911 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 Yankton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Yankton is $1,203 per month, a 4.61% increase from last year’s average of $1,150.

What is the average apartment size in Yankton?

The typical apartment in Yankton offers about 911 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Yankton, SD Rental Market Trends

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

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

Q: Do most people rent or own in Yankton?

In Yankton, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Yankton is $1,203, a 4.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,150.

One-bedroom apartments provide 677 square feet for $1,016, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,307 offer 1,056 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,336 sq ft) for $1,571, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Yankton, SD

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,203	911 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,016	677 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,307	1,056 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,571	1,336 sq. ft.

Yankton, SD rent trends

Rental prices in Yankton, SD have increased by 4.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,150 to $1,203.

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

The largest share of rentals in Yankton, 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 Yankton, SD?

2,273 or 33% of the households in Yankton, SD are renter-occupied while 4,538 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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How Yankton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Yankton	$1,203
Sioux Falls	$1,136
Black Hills	$1,331
Rapid City	$1,308
Mitchell	$1,086
Harrisburg	$1,270
Box Elder	$1,529
Brookings	$1,195
Aberdeen	$1,058
Tea	$1,068
Pierre	$1,311
Vermillion, SD	$1,482

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 Yankton 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.