Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Davison County, South Dakota
Davison County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,087 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $847 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.90 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,087
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% less than in South Dakota
- Typical rent
- $847
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 10% less than in South Dakota
- Wage needed
- $20.90
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $43,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 39%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% less than in South Dakota
Only here
Renting in Davison County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Jerauld County, the typical rent is $632: 25% less than in Davison County ($847).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Davison County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | $14.56 | $30,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $831 | $15.98 | $33,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,087 | $20.90 | $43,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,505 | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,817 | $34.94 | $72,680 |
HUD area: Davison County, SD. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 8 ZIP codes in Davison County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,090 in 57301 to $1,290 in 57363. 8 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,087).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 57301 | Davison County, SD | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,820 |
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| 57301 | Hanson County, SD | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,820 |
| 57334 | Davison County, SD | $820 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,620 | $1,870 |
| 57334 | Hanson County, SD | $820 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,620 | $1,870 |
| 57334 | Hutchinson County, SD | $820 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,620 | $1,870 |
| 57363 | Aurora County, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
| 57363 | Davison County, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
| 57363 | Sanborn County, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
- 57301 · Davison County, SD $1,090$1,510
- 57301 · Hanson County, SD $1,090$1,510
- 57334 · Davison County, SD $1,180$1,620
- 57334 · Hanson County, SD $1,180$1,620
- 57334 · Hutchinson County, SD $1,180$1,620
- 57363 · Aurora County, SD $1,290$1,790
- 57363 · Davison County, SD $1,290$1,790
- 57363 · Sanborn County, SD $1,290$1,790
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Davison County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in South Dakota, 40%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
39%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,429 households rent in Davison County
- Spend half or more of their income 17%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 61%
Compared with the state and the country
- Davison 39%
- South Dakota 40%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Davison County
HUD lists 15 properties with homes for low-income households in Davison County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 7
- HUD-assisted
- 10
600 homes in all; 590 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Meadowlawn Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 E 15th Ave, Mitchell 57301 105 low-income homes · 1 bd: 103 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2017 · For families · (605) 292-0502
- Cathedral Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 N Davison St, Mitchell 57301 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Cathedral Square Apartments HUD-assisted 500 N Langdon St, Mitchell 57301 80 homes, 78 low-income · For older adults · (605) 996-5507
- Greenridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1500 N Kimball St, Mitchell 57301 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (605) 996-8148
- East Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 1705 E 1st Ave, Mitchell 57301 45 homes, 44 low-income · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2002
- Grandview Apartments and Townhomes HUD-assisted 1010 W 7th Ave, Mitchell 57301 34 low-income homes · For families · (605) 352-8536
- Grandview Apts & Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1011 W 8th Ave, Mitchell 57301 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2009
- Lombardi Court HUD-assisted 1700 N Kimball St, Mitchell 57301 30 low-income homes · For families · (605) 352-8536
- Palace Apts HUD-assisted 901 W 8th Ave, Mitchell 57301 32 homes, 29 low-income · For families · (605) 697-3175
- Mitchell Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 716 N Iowa St, Mitchell 57301 31 homes, 27 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2014
- Westview Apts HUD-assisted 816 N Minnesota St, Mitchell 57301 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 996-3014
- Green Meadows HUD-assisted 1515 East N Davison, Mitchell 57301 20 low-income homes · For families · (605) 996-5230
- Green Meadows Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1515 N Davison St, Mitchell 57301 19 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2003
- Gamble Street Apts HUD-assisted 812 N Gamble St, Mitchell 57301 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (605) 996-2032
- North Kimball Group Home HUD-assisted 1800 N Kimball St, Mitchell 57301 6 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 996-9844
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Davison County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Davison County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,150 | $33,550 | $53,700 |
| 2 people | $23,000 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,150 | $69,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,900 | $76,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,750 | $82,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,600 | $88,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,250 | $101,200 |
Area median income: $95,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Davison County, SD. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $681 – $833
- 1 bedroom $748 – $914
- 2 bedrooms $978 – $1,196
- 3 bedrooms $1,355 – $1,656
- 4 bedrooms $1,635 – $1,999
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- City of Mitchell Housing & Redevelopment Comm Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 147 vouchers (605) 996-6811 City of Mitchell Housing & Redevelopment Comm: rich@goramsolutions.com
Housing agencies in South Dakota Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in South Dakota
What South Dakota law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- S.D. Codified Laws §43-32-6.1
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- S.D. Codified Laws §43-32-24
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 days
- S.D. Codified Laws §43-32-13
- Repair and deduct from the rentS.D. Codified Laws §43-32-9
Help
Where to get help with rent in Davison County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Davison County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of LSS - South Dakota
403 N. Lawler, Mitchell · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Davison County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in South Dakota, the average home bill was $128 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,174
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,087
- Security deposit
- $1,087
- Total
- $2,174
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Davison County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $757; 1 bedroom: $831; 2 bedrooms: $1,087; 3 bedrooms: $1,505; 4 bedrooms: $1,817. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Davison County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,087) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.90 an hour full time, or $43,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Davison County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,900 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Davison County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $978 and $1,196 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Davison County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,090 in 57301 to $1,290 in 57363. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Davison County?
HUD lists 15 properties with homes for low-income households in Davison County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Davison County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Davison County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in South Dakota, 40%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).