Harrisburg

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Harrisburg, SD Area Guide

A verdant, sprawling town just south of Sioux Falls

Suburban Community Park-Like Close-Knit Family-Friendly Pastoral

Situated just 20 miles south of Sioux Falls, Harrisburg is a consistently-growing suburb that ranks as one of the most sought-after locales in the state of South Dakota. A close-knit community, overall safe atmosphere, and a highly-rated school district make Harrisburg a popular spot for any renter, especially families. Residents praise the town’s up-and-coming attitude and ever-increasing business prospects, both of which combine to make Harrisburg one of the more promising residential areas in the state.

Most of the town’s entertainment, dining, and retail options can be found along 273rd Street. There are coffee shops, lounges, burger joints, and arcade bars where locals gather and hand out. Affordable apartments provide sprawling views of the landscape that surrounds Harrisburg. There’s a number of parks around town too, including Elis Larson Park and Lions Park. The more metropolitan offerings of Sioux Falls are just a short drive north, putting Harrisburg in a prime position for both tranquility and relative convenience.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Harrisburg, SD is $812 for a studio, $1,013 for one bedroom, $1,217 for two bedrooms, and $1,508 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrisburg has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,013/month
766 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,259/month
1,210 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Freedom Elementary - 06

Public

Grades K-5

Liberty Elementary - 02

Public

Grades PK-5

Harrisburg High School - 01

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Alvin Recreation Area
  • The Outdoor Campus - East
  • Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove
  • Great Plains Zoo
  • Good Earth State Park at Blood Run

Airports

  • Joe Foss Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.