Rent in Potter County, SD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,067$12,804 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,305 (+22.3%)How much rent can you afford in Potter 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 Potter 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 | $736 | $8,832 | $29,440 | $14.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $813 | $9,756 | $32,520 | $15.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,067 | $12,804 | $42,680 | $20.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,358 | $16,296 | $54,320 | $26.12/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,652 | $19,824 | $66,080 | $31.77/hr |
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Rent in Potter County, SD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Potter County, SD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,305 for a two-bedroom, up 22.3% from $1,067. A one-bedroom goes from $813 to $998, a studio from $736 to $909.
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 Potter County, SD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $813 for a one-bedroom and $1,067 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,804 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 Potter County, SD?
To keep a $1,067 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.52 an hour, or $42,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $813 takes $15.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Potter County, SD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $736, one bedroom $813, two $1,067, three $1,358 and four $1,652 a month.
Is rent affordable in Potter County, SD?
For the typical household, earning $72,045 a year ($6,004 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,067 takes 17.8% 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: ($1,067 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.52 an hour.