Rent in Brookings County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$953$11,436 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,066 (+11.9%)How much rent can you afford in Brookings 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 Brookings 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 | $776 | $9,312 | $31,040 | $14.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $781 | $9,372 | $31,240 | $15.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,325 | $15,900 | $53,000 | $25.48/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,599 | $19,188 | $63,960 | $30.75/hr |
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Rent in Brookings County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Brookings County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,066 for a two-bedroom, up 11.9% from $953. A one-bedroom goes from $781 to $858, a studio from $776 to $853.
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 Brookings County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $781 for a one-bedroom and $953 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,436 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 Brookings County, SD?
To keep a $953 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.33 an hour, or $38,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $781 takes $15.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Brookings County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $776, one bedroom $781, two $953, three $1,325 and four $1,599 a month.
Is rent affordable in Brookings County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $70,064 a year ($5,839 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $953 takes 16.3% 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: ($953 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.33 an hour.