Bennett County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 3,391.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$815/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$901/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,182/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,417/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,830/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $725 | $815 | +$90 (+12.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $806 | $901 | +$95 (+11.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,058 | $1,182 | +$124 (+11.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,275 | $1,417 | +$142 (+11.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,650 | $1,830 | +$180 (+10.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,040
$3,003/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,280
$3,940/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Lincoln County
1 BR: $986/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $847/mo
Mellette County
1 BR: $722/mo
Haakon County
1 BR: $722/mo
Todd County
1 BR: $840/mo
Pennington County
1 BR: $1,018/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.