Rent in Bennett County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,182$14,184 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,395 (+18%)How much rent can you afford in Bennett County, SD?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Bennett County, SD by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $815 | $9,780 | $32,600 | $15.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $901 | $10,812 | $36,040 | $17.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,182 | $14,184 | $47,280 | $22.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,417 | $17,004 | $56,680 | $27.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $21,960 | $73,200 | $35.19/hr |
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Rent in Bennett County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bennett County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,395 for a two-bedroom, up 18% from $1,182. A one-bedroom goes from $901 to $1,066, a studio from $815 to $971.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Bennett County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $901 for a one-bedroom and $1,182 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,184 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bennett County, SD?
To keep a $1,182 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.73 an hour, or $47,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $901 takes $17.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bennett County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $815, one bedroom $901, two $1,182, three $1,417 and four $1,830 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bennett County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $53,750 a year ($4,479 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,182 takes 26.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,182 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.73 an hour.