Brown County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 38,278.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$652/mo
↓ 3.0% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$708/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$929/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,168/mo
↓ 4.1% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,477/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $672 | $652 | $-20 (-3.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $676 | $708 | +$32 (+4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $929 | +$57 (+6.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,218 | $1,168 | $-50 (-4.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,467 | $1,477 | +$10 (+0.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,320
$2,360/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,160
$3,097/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Douglas County
1 BR: $722/mo
Minnehaha County
1 BR: $986/mo
Deuel County
1 BR: $708/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $826/mo
Sanborn County
1 BR: $766/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.