Live Market Data · RentCast
South Dakota Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$905
2 Bedrooms
$1,145
3 Bedrooms
$1,698
YoY Trend
-14.3%
Days on Market
68d
Sioux Falls W
57106
1BR$825
2BR$999
3BR$1,795
YoY
-24.9%
DOM
83.54d
Listings
133
Rapid City W
57702
1BR$985
2BR$1,290
3BR$1,600
YoY
-3.8%
DOM
51.54d
Listings
53
South Dakota Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in South Dakota
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 25 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
South Dakota security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
💰
Maximum Deposit
1 month
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under South Dakota law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control
→No entry notice required
→Fast eviction
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Basic habitability
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in South Dakota before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
South Dakota rent increase and rent control laws
✅
No Rent Control in South Dakota
South Dakota has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
South Dakota Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in South Dakota?+
The average eviction timeline in South Dakota is 25 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $70.
What is the security deposit limit in South Dakota?+
In South Dakota, the security deposit maximum is 1 month. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does South Dakota have rent control?+
No. South Dakota has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in South Dakota?+
South Dakota does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
Compare Similar States
States with comparable landlord-friendliness scores