Rent in Minnehaha County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,156$13,872 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,228 (+6.2%)How much rent can you afford in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha 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 | $865 | $10,380 | $34,600 | $16.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $986 | $11,832 | $39,440 | $18.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,156 | $13,872 | $46,240 | $22.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,586 | $19,032 | $63,440 | $30.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,939 | $23,268 | $77,560 | $37.29/hr |
Cost of living in Minnehaha County, SD: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Minnehaha County, SD
Rent in Minnehaha County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Minnehaha County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,228 for a two-bedroom, up 6.2% from $1,156. A one-bedroom goes from $986 to $1,044, a studio from $865 to $941.
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 Minnehaha County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $986 for a one-bedroom and $1,156 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,872 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 Minnehaha County, SD?
To keep a $1,156 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.23 an hour, or $46,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $986 takes $18.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Minnehaha County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $865, one bedroom $986, two $1,156, three $1,586 and four $1,939 a month.
Is rent affordable in Minnehaha County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $76,880 a year ($6,407 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,156 takes 18% 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: ($1,156 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.23 an hour.