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Rapid City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 07, 2025

There are currently 58 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rapid City, SD neighborhoods that range in price from $765 to $2,299. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rapid City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Rapid City58$1,620$765

Largest Available Rapid City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rapid City, SD is found at Orchard Meadows and is 920 square feet priced from $1,195. Countryside Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 920 square feet and currently listed start at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rapid City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Orchard MeadowsOne Bedroom920 Sq Ft$1,195
Countryside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom920 Sq Ft$1,195
Copper Ridge ApartmentsF869 Sq Ft$1,450
Mountain View Village1/1855 Sq Ft$1,199
Welcome to 10Bedrock!Unit 1C (4th Floor)851 Sq Ft$1,450
Sedona Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den829 Sq Ft$1,395
The MeadowsBungalow820 Sq Ft$1,395
Tallgrass ApartmentsE816 Sq Ft$1,250
Champion Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment801 Sq Ft$1,185
Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC1Bed/1Bath689 Sq Ft$1,150

Cheapest Available Rapid City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rapid City, SD is the One Bedroom/Small Model starting from $620 at Penney-Haines, LLC in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood. The second most affordable Rapid City 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Apt Model at Briarwood Apartments starting at $735 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rapid City is currently $1,406. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rapid City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Penney-Haines, LLCOne Bedroom/Small$620
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apt$735
Parkview Plaza ApartmentsOne bedroom$825
Bridgewood EstatesOpen living space + spacious master$870
CARRIAGE GREENOpen living space + spacious master$945
The RadiantOne Bedroom 60%$953
Candlewood Apartments1 Bedroom$969
Sheridan Lake ApartmentsThe Tivoli$995
BG Flats Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$1,025
Moonlight Apartment ComplexOne Bedroom$1,100

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Rapid City Overview

When most people think of Rapid City, South Dakota, images of beautiful scenery, sunny weather, and friendly people immediately come to mind. Furthermore, apartment living in Rapid City is the perfect way to experience everything that Rapid City has to offer.

Why live in Rapid City, SD?

When it comes to living in Rapid City, a population of over 70,000 have all decided to call this city home. This city is home to thousands of nature lovers. With some of the most majestic mountains, green forests, and diverse wildlife on Earth, anyone enjoying nature will love Rapid City. Access to scenic views doesn't preclude civilization, as this city has plenty of radio, TV stations, attractions, and development that everyone expects in a developed town. While Rapid City is the third largest city in South Dakota, it is a popular place to call home because it doesn't have any of the traffic headaches or commuting nightmares that plague other cities.

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Getting Around Rapid City, SD

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rapid City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rapid City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rapid City is at Penney-Haines, LLC listed at $620.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rapid City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rapid City is $1,406.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rapid City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rapid City is a 920 square feet unit starting from $1,195 at Orchard Meadows.

What is the average size for Rapid City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rapid City is currently 0 sq ft.

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