Air Force · South Dakota

Rentals near Ellsworth Air Force Base

2026 BAH · E-5 with dependents
$1,986/moWithout dependents: $1,545/mo
Communities mapped
6within 25 miles
Closest community
≈ 8.8 mistraight line from the base

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2026 BAH near Ellsworth Air Force Base: $1,986/mo for an E-5 with dependents. Communities here haven’t posted rents yet, so ask them for units under your BAH. Your rank’s BAH

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6 apartment communities within 25 miles

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614 Sheridan Lake Road, Rapid City, SD 57702

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2026 BAH near Ellsworth Air Force Base by pay grade

E-5 with dependents: $1,986/mo · without: $1,545/mo

Housing area: Rapid City/Ellsworth Afb, SD (SD264), based on ZIP 57706 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.

All pay grades
Pay gradeWith dependentsWithout
E-1$1,800$1,440
E-2$1,800$1,440
E-3$1,800$1,440
E-4$1,800$1,440
E-5$1,986$1,545
E-6$2,211$1,656
E-7$2,307$1,806
E-8$2,409$2,037
E-9$2,538$2,094
W-1$2,229$1,746
W-2$2,349$2,034
W-3$2,478$2,103
W-4$2,559$2,226
W-5$2,664$2,328
O-1E$2,322$1,983
O-2E$2,457$2,082
O-3E$2,574$2,202
O-1$2,022$1,614
O-2$2,208$1,929
O-3$2,475$2,124
O-4$2,691$2,304
O-5$2,850$2,361
O-6$2,871$2,457
O-7$2,889$2,496

Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.

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Questions about renting near Ellsworth Air Force Base

How many apartment communities are near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

We have mapped 6 apartment communities within 25 miles of Ellsworth Air Force Base (straight-line distance). The closest is Gateway Apartments, in Rapid Valley, about 8.8 miles away.

What is the 2026 BAH near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

For ZIP 57706 (housing area Rapid City/Ellsworth Afb, SD), 2026 BAH for an E-5 is $1,986/month with dependents and $1,545/month without, per the DoD 2026 BAH rate file. Open “2026 BAH near Ellsworth Air Force Base by pay grade” on this page for every rank, and confirm your exact rate with your finance office.

Which towns are near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Renters near Ellsworth Air Force Base often look in Ashland Heights, Box Elder, Rapid Valley, Green Valley, Rapid City.

Are there rentals with prices near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Not yet. The communities listed here haven’t claimed their listings, so we don’t show rents. Contact them directly for current prices and availability.

How do I find rentals near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

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Can I break my lease if I PCS from Ellsworth Air Force Base?

Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, you can generally end a residential lease after receiving PCS orders or deployment orders of 90 days or more, by giving written notice and a copy of your orders. Read our plain-English SCRA guide for details.

Where is the housing office for Ellsworth Air Force Base?

The official installation page linked at the top of this page has the housing office contacts, newcomer information and check-in details. The military housing office can also help review a lease before you sign.

How do I avoid rental scams near Ellsworth Air Force Base?

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Updated October 28, 2026 from our own data. Distances are straight-line.

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About this location
  • Branch: Air Force
  • State: South Dakota
  • Nearby towns: Ashland Heights, Box Elder, Rapid Valley, Green Valley, Rapid City
  • ZIP used for BAH: 57706

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