Douglas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 2,823.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$654/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$722/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$948/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,206/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,468/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $610 | $654 | +$44 (+7.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $684 | $722 | +$38 (+5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $900 | $948 | +$48 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,201 | $1,206 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,445 | $1,468 | +$23 (+1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,880
$2,407/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,920
$3,160/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Perkins County
1 BR: $722/mo
Hamlin County
1 BR: $708/mo
Edmunds County
1 BR: $708/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $826/mo
Brookings County
1 BR: $781/mo
Deuel County
1 BR: $708/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.