Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,228 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $978 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.62 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,228
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% more than in South Dakota
- Typical rent
- $978
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% more than in South Dakota
- Wage needed
- $23.62
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $49,120 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in South Dakota
Only here
Renting in Minnehaha 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 Miner County, the typical rent is $644: 34% less than in Minnehaha County ($978).
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 Minnehaha 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)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Minnehaha County was $1,229 a month in September 2026: 3.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $941 | $18.10 | $37,640 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,044 | $20.08 | $41,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,228 | $23.62 | $49,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,694 | $32.58 | $67,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,053 | $39.48 | $82,120 |
HUD area: Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 24 ZIP codes in Minnehaha County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,050 in 57018 to $1,470 in 57003. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,228).
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)
| 57003 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,470 | $2,030 | $2,460 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57005 | Sioux Falls, SD | $950 | $1,050 | $1,240 | $1,710 | $2,070 |
| 57018 | Lake County, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57018 | Sioux Falls, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57020 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,070 | $1,190 | $1,400 | $1,930 | $2,340 |
| 57022 | Lake County, SD | $880 | $980 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,930 |
| 57022 | Moody County, SD | $880 | $980 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,930 |
| 57022 | Sioux Falls, SD | $880 | $980 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,930 |
| 57030 | Rock County, MN | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57030 | Sioux Falls, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57033 | Sioux Falls, SD | $870 | $960 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,890 |
| 57035 | Sioux Falls, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57041 | Sioux Falls, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,950 |
| 57055 | Sioux Falls, SD | $990 | $1,090 | $1,290 | $1,780 | $2,150 |
| 57068 | Rock County, MN | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,790 | $2,170 |
| 57068 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,790 | $2,170 |
| 57103 | Sioux Falls, SD | $880 | $980 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,920 |
| 57104 | Sioux Falls, SD | $860 | $950 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,870 |
| 57105 | Sioux Falls, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,170 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 57106 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,300 | $1,790 | $2,170 |
| 57107 | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,010 | $1,120 | $1,320 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 57110 | Sioux Falls, SD | $970 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,750 | $2,120 |
| 57117 | Sioux Falls, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,170 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 57197 | Sioux Falls, SD | $900 | $990 | $1,170 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
- 57003 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,470$2,030
- 57005 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,240$1,710
- 57018 · Lake County, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57018 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57020 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,400$1,930
- 57022 · Lake County, SD $1,150$1,590
- 57022 · Moody County, SD $1,150$1,590
- 57022 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,150$1,590
- 57030 · Rock County, MN $1,050$1,430
- 57030 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57033 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,130$1,560
- 57035 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57041 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,160$1,610
- 57055 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,290$1,780
- 57068 · Rock County, MN $1,300$1,790
- 57068 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,300$1,790
- 57103 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,150$1,590
- 57104 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,120$1,550
- 57105 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,170$1,610
- 57106 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,300$1,790
- 57107 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,320$1,820
- 57110 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,270$1,750
- 57117 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,170$1,610
- 57197 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,170$1,610
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 Minnehaha County, 41% 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.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
31,307 households rent in Minnehaha County
- Spend half or more of their income 17%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Minnehaha 41%
- South Dakota 40%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Minnehaha County
HUD lists 99 properties with homes for low-income households in Minnehaha County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 65
- HUD-assisted
- 38
- public housing
- 1
4,366 homes in all; 3,862 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Whittier Apartments HUD-assisted 709 N Lewis Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 144 low-income homes · For families · (605) 331-6947
- Meadowland Apts HUD-assisted 3509 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls 57106 120 low-income homes · For families · (605) 361-2360
- Meadowland Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3501 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls 57106 119 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2020
- Country Meadows I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6200 W 43rd St, Sioux Falls 57106 99 low-income homes · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 53 · In service since 2009
- Northern Heights (sioux Falls) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1208 E 71st St N, Sioux Falls 57104 96 low-income homes · Studio: 48 · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
- Tower of David Apartments HUD-assisted 320 S 3rd Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 334-8085
- Western Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2201 W 46th St, Sioux Falls 57105 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2003 · For older adults · (605) 334-1472
- Falls Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 3613 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls 57107 74 low-income homes · 3 bd: 60 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2008
- Pettigrew Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 S Spring Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 69 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2012
- Brooks Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5001 E 54th St, Sioux Falls 57110 64 homes, 63 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2010
- Chasing Willows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4900 E 54th St, Sioux Falls 57110 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2014
- Falls Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1209 S Majestic View Pl, Sioux Falls 57103 62 low-income homes · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2006
- Horizon Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3520 N 4th Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2017 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Brennan Hills Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4508 E Brennan Dr, Sioux Falls 57110 62 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2002
- Arbor Ridge Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 S Foss Ave, Sioux Falls 57110 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Spring Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 932 S Blaine Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 60 low-income homes · For families · (605) 336-9131
- Spring Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 945 S Blaine Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2008
- Bristol Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4801 E 54th St, Sioux Falls 57110 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2010
- Stoney Creek Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 7412 W Stoney Creek St, Sioux Falls 57106 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2002
- Creekside - Sioux Falls 57 HUD-assisted 4200 W Creekside Cir, Sioux Falls 57106 59 homes, 58 low-income · For older adults · (605) 275-0016
- Ellis Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8712 W 32nd St, Sioux Falls 57106 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2015
- Williamsburg Townhomes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 509 S Wheatland Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2007
- Williamsburg Townhomes Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 S Wheatland Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 53 low-income homes · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Sioux Falls YMCA Housing Inititave Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 52 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2015
- Canterbury House HUD-assisted 3501 S Terry Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 336-1168
- Northern Heights Development Tax credit (LIHTC) 1208 E 70th St N, Sioux Falls 57104 50 low-income homes · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Riverview Park HUD-assisted 3131B W 12th St, Sioux Falls 57104 50 low-income homes · For families · (605) 745-4821
- Grant Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9404 W Karmya Cir, Sioux Falls 57106 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2010
- Prairie Village Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4907 E 41st St, Sioux Falls 57110 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Red Oak Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5760 E Red Oak Dr, Sioux Falls 57110 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Redwood Court II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1212 E Keystone Pl, Brandon 57005 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Trinity Point Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5450 E Blarney Pl, Sioux Falls 57110 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Turning Leaf Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1313 N Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2014
- Falls View Tax credit (LIHTC) 313 W 2nd St, Sioux Falls 57104 47 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2006
- Huey Apartments HUD-assisted 112 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 45 homes, 44 low-income · For older adults · (605) 334-3811
- Beadle Plaza HUD-assisted 1000 E 14th St, Sioux Falls 57104 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 336-1168
- Bergeland Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2412 W 46th St, Sioux Falls 57105 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2000
- City Center Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- The Residence at Greenway Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3008 E 26th St, Sioux Falls 57103 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2020 · For older adults · (605) 332-0704
- West Pointe Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4401 W Briggs Dr, Sioux Falls 57107 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2002
- Chasing Willows II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4940 E 54th St, Sioux Falls 57110 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2017
- Crescent Villa HUD-assisted 5501 W 46th St, Sioux Falls 57106 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 705-6560
- Pheasant Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3506 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1995
- Pheasant View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3510 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1995
- Pasque Meadows HUD-assisted 4611 E Brennan Dr, Sioux Falls 57110 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (800) 466-7722
- Technology Heights Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3815 N Potter Ave, Sioux Falls 57107 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2017 · (605) 271-7961
- Technology Heights II Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4125 W Cayman St, Sioux Falls 57107 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2020 · (605) 271-1528
- Summit Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 37 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities
- Northern Heights Development II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6308 N Boulder Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 36 low-income homes · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2007
- Stoney Creek Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 7405 W Stoney Creek St, Sioux Falls 57106 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2004
- Arrow Ridge Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1720 S Mulberry Ave, Brandon 57005 35 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Accessible HSG Group Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 S Blaine Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 34 low-income homes · Studio: 34 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities
- Project Safe Home Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 W 3rd St, Sioux Falls 57104 33 low-income homes · Studio: 33 · In service since 2011 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Brandon Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1201 E Keystone Pl, Brandon 57005 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2014
- Deer Hollow II Tax credit (LIHTC) 817 Ruud Ln, Hartford 57033 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2011
- Redwood Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1205 E Redwood Blvd, Brandon 57005 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2008
- Split Rock Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 E Teakwood St, Brandon 57005 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Woodland Hills HUD-assisted 800 N Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 32 low-income homes · For families · (605) 334-1909
- Prairie Village Senior Apt Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4913 E 41st St, Sioux Falls 57110 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Sioux Falls Ministry Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 822 N Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Brandon Heights II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1209 E Keystone Pl, Brandon 57005 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2017
- Copper Pass Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3630 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls 57110 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2018
- West Pointe Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4400 W Briggs Dr, Sioux Falls 57107 29 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2001
- Homestead Trails Rent To Own I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1112 N Homestead Cir, Sioux Falls 57103 27 low-income homes · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 1997
- Spring Center Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 512 S Spring Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 31 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2012
- Cayman Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 4101 W Cayman St, Sioux Falls 57107 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Deer Hollow Tax credit (LIHTC) 709 Ruud Ln, Hartford 57033 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2008
- Grant Square II Tax credit (LIHTC) 9413 W Karmya Cir, Sioux Falls 57106 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012
- Harrison Place HUD-assisted 2500 W Madison St, Sioux Falls 57104 24 low-income homes · For families · (605) 336-1680
- Harvest Apartments HUD-assisted 5100 W 43rd St, Sioux Falls 57106 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (605) 444-9900
- Sioux Falls Public housing 3916 E 24th St, Sioux Falls 57103 24 low-income homes · Run by Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission · Homes at several sites · (605) 332-0704
- Sixth & Phillips North HUD-assisted 100 W 6th St, Sioux Falls 57104 23 low-income homes · For families · (605) 336-1680
- Wellington Park Apartments HUD-assisted 2815 E 11th St, Sioux Falls 57103 23 low-income homes · For families · (605) 336-9131
- Quail Hollow Tax credit (LIHTC) 4600 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls 57110 22 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 1999
- Baha Townhouses HUD-assisted 4617 S Baha Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 21 low-income homes · For families · (605) 275-4240
- Sunnycrest Village Apts HUD-assisted 3900 S Terry Ave, Sioux Falls 57106 163 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults · (605) 361-1422
- Sioux Falls VOA Living Center II HUD-assisted 700 N Solar Dr, Sioux Falls 57103 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- West Pointe Townhomes Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 4302 W Antelope Dr, Sioux Falls 57107 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2003
- Olive Grove HUD-assisted 4904 W Kirkwood Cir, Sioux Falls 57106 19 low-income homes · For older adults · (402) 697-7866
- Cathedral Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 720 W 5th St, Sioux Falls 57104 31 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Woodland Hills South HUD-assisted 2800 E Pearl St, Sioux Falls 57103 18 low-income homes · For families · (605) 334-1909
- Hawthorne Hall HUD-assisted 4021 S Hawthorne Ave, Sioux Falls 57105 17 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (605) 336-7100
- Autumnview I HUD-assisted 1413 E Rushmore Dr, Brandon 57005 16 low-income homes · For families · (605) 360-9770
- Monterey Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4509 E Madison St, Sioux Falls 57110 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2011
- Crocus Meadow Apartments HUD-assisted 4500 E Brennan Dr, Sioux Falls 57110 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Wildflower Estates, Volunteers of America HUD-assisted 1111 N Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (605) 444-2474
- Beacon Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 310 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2015
- Sherman Avenue Properties HUD-assisted 809 S Sherman Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 14 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 338-2904
- Trinity Point Apartments HUD-assisted 5400 E Blarney Pl, Sioux Falls 57110 36 homes, 12 low-income · (605) 274-3393
- Midtown Heights HUD-assisted 2601 E 8th St, Sioux Falls 57103 30 homes, 9 low-income · (605) 271-7961
- South Sycamore Estates HUD-assisted 2016 S Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls 57110 16 homes, 9 low-income · For families · (605) 332-0704, ext. 210
- Majestic Ridge HUD-assisted 3610 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls 57110 60 homes, 6 low-income · (605) 222-0390
- Voa--Sioux Falls HUD-assisted 3108 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls 57103 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (605) 444-2474
- Homestead Trails Rent To Own II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1209 N Homestead Cir, Sioux Falls 57103 5 low-income homes · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 1997
- Roseland Heights Apartments HUD-assisted 4700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls 57110 32 homes, 4 low-income · (605) 335-8252
- Baumgartner HUD-assisted 425 N Nesmith Ave, Sioux Falls 57103 2 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 332-7026
- Brentwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 N Elmwood Ave, Sioux Falls 57104 98 homes
- Stoney Creek Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 7412 W Stoney Creek St, Sioux Falls 57106 60 homes
- Voa Summit Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1309 W 51st St, Sioux Falls 57105 37 homes
5 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 Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha 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 | $24,950 | $41,550 | $66,500 |
| 2 people | $28,500 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 3 people | $32,050 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 4 people | $35,600 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $64,100 | $102,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,850 | $110,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,350 | $125,350 |
Area median income: $118,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $847 – $1,035
- 1 bedroom $940 – $1,148
- 2 bedrooms $1,105 – $1,351
- 3 bedrooms $1,525 – $1,863
- 4 bedrooms $1,848 – $2,258
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
- Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,154 vouchers · 24 public housing units (605) 332-0704 Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission: L_deedrich@siouxfallshousing.org
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 Minnehaha County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Minnehaha County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota - CCCS
705 E 41st St, Sioux Falls · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Minnehaha 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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Cash to move in
$2,456
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,228
- Security deposit
- $1,228
- Total
- $2,456
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 Minnehaha County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $941; 1 bedroom: $1,044; 2 bedrooms: $1,228; 3 bedrooms: $1,694; 4 bedrooms: $2,053. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Minnehaha County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,228) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.62 an hour full time, or $49,120 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Minnehaha County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $59,350 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 Minnehaha 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 $1,105 and $1,351 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Minnehaha County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,050 in 57018 to $1,470 in 57003. 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 Minnehaha County?
HUD lists 99 properties with homes for low-income households in Minnehaha County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Minnehaha County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Minnehaha County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in South Dakota, 40%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).