Rent in Hughes County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,034$12,408 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,194 (+15.5%)How much rent can you afford in Hughes 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 Hughes 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 | $713 | $8,556 | $28,520 | $13.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $832 | $9,984 | $33,280 | $16.00/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | $19.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,308 | $15,696 | $52,320 | $25.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,601 | $19,212 | $64,040 | $30.79/hr |
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Rent in Hughes County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hughes County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,194 for a two-bedroom, up 15.5% from $1,034. A one-bedroom goes from $832 to $986, a studio from $713 to $900.
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 Hughes County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $832 for a one-bedroom and $1,034 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,408 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 Hughes County, SD?
To keep a $1,034 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.88 an hour, or $41,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $832 takes $16.00 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hughes County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $713, one bedroom $832, two $1,034, three $1,308 and four $1,601 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hughes County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $81,395 a year ($6,783 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,034 takes 15.2% 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: ($1,034 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.88 an hour.