Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rapid City

Affordability in Rapid City

Rapid City has 19 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 1,041 units, providing affordable rental options across the city. Detailed rent and income data for this area are not available in our current dataset, but the listings on this page reflect units with rents tied to income limits set by HUD.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rapid City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 719 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Rapid City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Rapid City scores 75 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 83, indicating strong options for errands and cycling without a car. No Transit Score was reported for this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school district serves Rapid City, with 26 public schools including 13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools, and 2 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living and Affordable Housing in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City offers a range of income-based and HUD-assisted rental options across the city. Understanding local costs can help you evaluate whether a subsidized unit fits your budget.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for Rapid City. In general, income-based housing programs set rent as a percentage of your household income, so your actual rent will depend on your earnings and family size rather than local market rates.

• HUD-assisted properties in Rapid City: 19 buildings with 1,041 total units
• Program types: Properties may include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) units -- eligibility and rent rules vary by program
• Utility costs: Ask each property whether utilities are included in rent or paid separately, as this can significantly affect your monthly budget

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 19 assisted properties in Rapid City were mapped for flood zone exposure. Only 1 of those 19 properties falls within a high-risk flood zone, so the large majority of the affordable housing stock here carries low flood exposure.