South Dakota Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for South Dakota (SD). Average 1-bedroom rent: $637/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $796/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$637/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$796/mo
Median Income
$46,911
Tenant Rights
3/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $46,911/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $1,173/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $796/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
40.4% of households in South Dakota are renters.
South Dakota Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $574 | $702 | $835 | 7.7% |
| Sioux Falls | $544 | $672 | $837 | 3.9% |
South Dakota Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | $609 | $773 | $927 | $1,213 | $59,557 | 18.7% |
| Shelby County | $753 | $903 | $1,071 | $1,429 | $65,735 | 19.6% |
| Moore County | $662 | $836 | $1,057 | $1,234 | $59,651 | 21.3% |
| Smith County | $568 | $722 | $887 | $1,116 | $63,535 | 16.8% |
| Rice County | $599 | $733 | $915 | $1,086 | $55,431 | 19.8% |
| Hill County | $628 | $755 | $914 | $1,203 | $49,007 | 22.4% |
| Marshall County | $549 | $685 | $827 | $1,001 | $52,965 | 18.7% |
| Kane County | $466 | $573 | $677 | $856 | $41,878 | 19.4% |
| Sharp County | $399 | $500 | $639 | $726 | $28,000 | 27.4% |
| Anderson County | $431 | $540 | $638 | $815 | $32,186 | 23.8% |
| Owen County | $479 | $590 | $735 | $931 | $38,484 | 22.9% |
| Hamilton County | $492 | $613 | $733 | $962 | $35,239 | 25.0% |
| Gordon County | $445 | $560 | $675 | $878 | $45,900 | 17.6% |
| Fayette County | $420 | $524 | $669 | $830 | $37,835 | 21.2% |
| Ford County | $416 | $500 | $629 | $783 | $31,063 | 24.3% |
| York County | $453 | $558 | $668 | $889 | $30,454 | 26.3% |
| Lee County | $422 | $500 | $597 | $736 | $39,712 | 18.0% |
| Warren County | $419 | $501 | $596 | $730 | $36,585 | 19.5% |
| Turner County | $601 | $765 | $931 | $1,160 | $42,738 | 26.1% |
| Howard County | $455 | $548 | $647 | $830 | $40,033 | 19.4% |
| Polk County | $473 | $603 | $742 | $958 | $40,175 | 22.2% |
| Adams County | $538 | $674 | $853 | $989 | $46,141 | 22.2% |
| Henry County | $422 | $500 | $635 | $793 | $28,000 | 27.2% |
| Marion County | $486 | $592 | $740 | $918 | $36,308 | 24.5% |
| Wilson County | $463 | $547 | $677 | $832 | $46,236 | 17.6% |
| Taylor County | $406 | $500 | $612 | $783 | $42,454 | 17.3% |
| Todd County | $419 | $532 | $674 | $844 | $46,038 | 17.6% |
| Harrison County | $432 | $515 | $632 | $772 | $35,670 | 21.3% |
| Monroe County | $425 | $529 | $642 | $778 | $35,771 | 21.5% |
| Vance County | $485 | $615 | $754 | $951 | $36,908 | 24.5% |
| Reed County | $455 | $552 | $657 | $832 | $31,596 | 25.0% |
| Dixon County | $453 | $547 | $646 | $797 | $35,428 | 21.9% |
| Lincoln County | $489 | $584 | $722 | $921 | $40,682 | 21.3% |
| Lewis County | $404 | $500 | $600 | $769 | $30,607 | 23.5% |
| Carter County | $516 | $627 | $776 | $928 | $43,856 | 21.2% |
| Hart County | $410 | $510 | $608 | $785 | $39,915 | 18.3% |
| Mercer County | $441 | $526 | $654 | $777 | $32,005 | 24.5% |
| Lamar County | $409 | $500 | $590 | $725 | $36,745 | 19.3% |
| Hunt County | $449 | $532 | $632 | $810 | $32,426 | 23.4% |
| Stone County | $493 | $595 | $742 | $862 | $41,780 | 21.3% |
| Knox County | $529 | $653 | $795 | $950 | $45,138 | 21.1% |
| Clay County | $404 | $504 | $614 | $777 | $31,025 | 23.7% |
| Lawrence County | $539 | $648 | $818 | $958 | $48,034 | 20.4% |
| Campbell County | $426 | $538 | $637 | $850 | $39,129 | 19.5% |
| Pike County | $482 | $573 | $704 | $901 | $38,173 | 22.1% |
| Logan County | $489 | $583 | $742 | $868 | $33,729 | 26.4% |
| Ross County | $392 | $500 | $602 | $794 | $29,842 | 24.2% |
| Dallas County | $442 | $555 | $704 | $851 | $36,398 | 23.2% |
| Butler County | $523 | $626 | $751 | $961 | $49,343 | 18.3% |
| Wells County | $480 | $593 | $731 | $945 | $31,808 | 27.6% |
| Ray County | $527 | $659 | $788 | $974 | $39,613 | 23.9% |
| Fulton County | $405 | $500 | $629 | $763 | $35,891 | 21.0% |
| Grant County | $415 | $500 | $605 | $793 | $28,351 | 25.6% |
| White County | $394 | $500 | $618 | $766 | $28,000 | 26.5% |
| Mason County | $409 | $500 | $626 | $753 | $32,982 | 22.8% |
| Summit County | $437 | $534 | $656 | $852 | $38,924 | 20.2% |
| Orange County | $402 | $504 | $614 | $770 | $38,704 | 19.0% |
| Franklin County | $425 | $518 | $656 | $813 | $30,316 | 26.0% |
| Noble County | $449 | $540 | $670 | $784 | $32,267 | 24.9% |
| Jasper County | $479 | $607 | $734 | $892 | $43,562 | 20.2% |
| Quinn County | $406 | $510 | $624 | $797 | $33,108 | 22.6% |
| Keith County | $489 | $577 | $722 | $855 | $33,188 | 26.1% |
| Stark County | $406 | $500 | $628 | $794 | $31,149 | 24.2% |
| Nash County | $416 | $508 | $605 | $806 | $33,645 | 21.6% |
| Lyon County | $392 | $500 | $627 | $764 | $28,975 | 26.0% |
| Crawford County | $438 | $541 | $690 | $803 | $31,971 | 25.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Dakota?
The 2026 statewide average rent in South Dakota is $637/mo for a 1-bedroom and $796/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in South Dakota?
Approximately 40.4% of households in South Dakota are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a tenant rights score of 3/10. This indicates relatively limited renter protections.