Hughes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 17,812.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$713/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$832/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,034/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,308/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,601/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $664 | $713 | +$49 (+7.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $763 | $832 | +$69 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $968 | $1,034 | +$66 (+6.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,305 | $1,308 | +$3 (+0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,510 | $1,601 | +$91 (+6.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,280
$2,773/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,360
$3,447/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Ziebach County
1 BR: $708/mo
Sanborn County
1 BR: $766/mo
Oglala Lakota County
1 BR: $708/mo
Aurora County
1 BR: $768/mo
Yankton County
1 BR: $811/mo
Clay 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.