Meade County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 29,970.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$878/mo
↑ 16.9% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$970/mo
↑ 16.2% YoY
+1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,273/mo
↑ 16.3% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,770/mo
↑ 17.5% YoY
+16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,136/mo
↑ 16.2% YoY
+22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $751 | $878 | +$127 (+16.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 | $970 | +$135 (+16.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | $1,273 | +$178 (+16.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,506 | $1,770 | +$264 (+17.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,839 | $2,136 | +$297 (+16.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,800
$3,233/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,920
$4,243/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Union County
1 BR: $925/mo
Jerauld County
1 BR: $722/mo
Stanley County
1 BR: $788/mo
Faulk County
1 BR: $724/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $797/mo
McCook County
1 BR: $986/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.