Brookings County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 34,631.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$776/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$781/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$953/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,325/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,599/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $761 | $776 | +$15 (+2.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $765 | $781 | +$16 (+2.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $923 | $953 | +$30 (+3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,293 | $1,325 | +$32 (+2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,550 | $1,599 | +$49 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,240
$2,603/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Sully County
1 BR: $722/mo
Pennington County
1 BR: $1,018/mo
Walworth County
1 BR: $747/mo
Ziebach County
1 BR: $708/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $847/mo
Aurora County
1 BR: $768/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.