Rent in Buffalo County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,204$14,448 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,409 (+17%)How much rent can you afford in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 | $830 | $9,960 | $33,200 | $15.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $918 | $11,016 | $36,720 | $17.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,204 | $14,448 | $48,160 | $23.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,444 | $17,328 | $57,760 | $27.77/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,864 | $22,368 | $74,560 | $35.85/hr |
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Rent in Buffalo County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Buffalo County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,409 for a two-bedroom, up 17% from $1,204. A one-bedroom goes from $918 to $1,077, a studio from $830 to $981.
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 Buffalo County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $918 for a one-bedroom and $1,204 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,448 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 Buffalo County, SD?
To keep a $1,204 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.15 an hour, or $48,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $918 takes $17.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Buffalo County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $830, one bedroom $918, two $1,204, three $1,444 and four $1,864 a month.
Is rent affordable in Buffalo County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $47,045 a year ($3,920 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,204 takes 30.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,204 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.15 an hour.