Rent in Mellette County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$948$11,376 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,064 (+12.2%)How much rent can you afford in Mellette 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 Mellette 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 | $654 | $7,848 | $26,160 | $12.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $722 | $8,664 | $28,880 | $13.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $948 | $11,376 | $37,920 | $18.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,206 | $14,472 | $48,240 | $23.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,468 | $17,616 | $58,720 | $28.23/hr |
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Rent in Mellette County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mellette County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,064 for a two-bedroom, up 12.2% from $948. A one-bedroom goes from $722 to $813, a studio from $654 to $741.
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 Mellette County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $722 for a one-bedroom and $948 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,376 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 Mellette County, SD?
To keep a $948 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.23 an hour, or $37,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $722 takes $13.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mellette County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $654, one bedroom $722, two $948, three $1,206 and four $1,468 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mellette County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $54,076 a year ($4,506 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $948 takes 21% 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: ($948 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.23 an hour.