Rent in Lawrence County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,046$12,552 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,207 (+15.4%)How much rent can you afford in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 | $721 | $8,652 | $28,840 | $13.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $797 | $9,564 | $31,880 | $15.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,046 | $12,552 | $41,840 | $20.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,455 | $17,460 | $58,200 | $27.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,755 | $21,060 | $70,200 | $33.75/hr |
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Rent in Lawrence County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lawrence County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,207 for a two-bedroom, up 15.4% from $1,046. A one-bedroom goes from $797 to $923, a studio from $721 to $841.
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 Lawrence County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $797 for a one-bedroom and $1,046 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,552 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 Lawrence County, SD?
To keep a $1,046 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.12 an hour, or $41,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $797 takes $15.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lawrence County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $721, one bedroom $797, two $1,046, three $1,455 and four $1,755 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lawrence County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $73,384 a year ($6,115 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,046 takes 17.1% 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: ($1,046 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.12 an hour.