County FMR · HUD FY2026
Beadle County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Beadle County, SD - 24% below the US average.
- $728
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $955
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +6.6%
- YoY change
- -24%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Beadle is the 20th most expensive of 66 counties in South Dakota by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has climbed 6.6% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #20
- most expensive of 66 in South Dakota (2BR)
- -7%
- vs the state average
- $29,120
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +6.6%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.5%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (32.3%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Beadle County, SD. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Beadle County, South Dakota at $728 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $955/mo and a studio is $658/mo. This is 24% lower than the national average of $959 and 7% below the South Dakota average of $784.
Rent increased6.6% from FY 2025 ($683), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $29,120/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 19,089. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+4.9%, Census ACS). That's in line with South Dakota's statewide growth of +4.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Beadle County
The Beadle County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and South Dakota's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Beadle County's 1-bedroom rent runs 24% below the US average of $959 and 7% lower than the South Dakota state average of $784. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$683 in FY 2025 to $728 in FY 2026 - a change of +6.6%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $728, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $29,120 per year (about $2,427/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $955 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 19,089 and a county median household income of $63,082, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $614 | $658 | +$44 (+7.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $683 | $728 | +$45 (+6.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $896 | $955 | +$59 (+6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,159 | $1,245 | +$86 (+7.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,366 | $1,472 | +$106 (+7.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Beadle County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Beadle County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Beadle sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$955 higher than 26% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Beadle compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other South Dakota counties
- Pennington
Pennington County
$1,018 1BR FMR / mo
- Minnehaha
Minnehaha County
$986 1BR FMR / mo
- Lincoln
Lincoln County
$986 1BR FMR / mo
- Meade
Meade County
$970 1BR FMR / mo
- Brookings
Brookings County
$781 1BR FMR / mo
- Beadle
Beadle County
$728 1BR FMR / mo
- Brown
Brown County
$708 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Beadle is highlighted. Nearby South Dakota counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Pennington County ($1,018), Minnehaha County ($986), Lincoln County ($986), Meade County ($970), Brookings County ($781), Beadle County (this county) ($728), Brown County ($708).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $728/mo compares to South Dakota salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | SD Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $133,440 | 6.5% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $87,770 | 10% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,310 | 11.3% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $69,510 | 12.6% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,300 | 14.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $58,550 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $57,300 | 15.2% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,880 | 15.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $49,110 | 17.8% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,760 | 20% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,760 | 22% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $34,260 | 25.5% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,940 | 25.7% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,480 | 29.6% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,020 | 32.3% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Beadle County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Beadle (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 28.6% overall, from $566 to $728. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.4% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑6.6% | $658 | $728 | $955 |
| FY 2025 ↓5.9% | $614 | $683 | $896 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.4% | $647 | $726 | $954 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.4% | $586 | $629 | $828 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.2% | $572 | $575 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↓2.5% | $549 | $552 | $719 |
| FY 2020 | $563 | $566 | $714 |
Part of the Huron, SD Micro Area
Beadle County is a central county of the Huron, SD micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Beadle's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $728 implies about $29,120/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Beadle can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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