Lawrence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 26,047.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$721/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$797/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,046/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,455/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,755/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $721 | +$61 (+9.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $734 | $797 | +$63 (+8.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $963 | $1,046 | +$83 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,349 | $1,455 | +$106 (+7.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,617 | $1,755 | +$138 (+8.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,880
$2,657/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,840
$3,487/month gross
Other Counties in South Dakota
Custer County
1 BR: $894/mo
Brookings County
1 BR: $781/mo
Mellette County
1 BR: $722/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $722/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $986/mo
Moody 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.