Buffalo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 1,859.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$830/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$918/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,204/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,444/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,864/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $742 | $830 | +$88 (+11.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 | $918 | +$93 (+11.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,082 | $1,204 | +$122 (+11.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,444 | +$140 (+10.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,688 | $1,864 | +$176 (+10.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,720
$3,060/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,160
$4,013/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Haakon County
1 BR: $722/mo
Codington County
1 BR: $825/mo
Gregory County
1 BR: $749/mo
Brule County
1 BR: $708/mo
Meade County
1 BR: $970/mo
Hand County
1 BR: $788/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.