Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Perkins County, South Dakota
Perkins County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,030 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $738 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.81 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,030
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% less than in South Dakota
- Typical rent
- $738
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 22% less than in South Dakota
- Wage needed
- $19.81
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,200 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 31%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 23% less than in South Dakota
Only here
Renting in Perkins 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 Corson County, the typical rent is $496: 33% less than in Perkins County ($738).
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 Perkins 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 | $717 | $13.79 | $28,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $787 | $15.13 | $31,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $19.81 | $41,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,229 | $23.63 | $49,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,624 | $31.23 | $64,960 |
HUD area: Perkins 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 15 ZIP codes in Perkins County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 57638 to $1,250 in 57620. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,030).
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)
| 57620 | Perkins County, SD | $870 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57626 | Meade County, SD | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,600 | $1,930 |
| 57626 | Perkins County, SD | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,600 | $1,930 |
| 57626 | Ziebach County, SD | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,600 | $1,930 |
| 57638 | Adams County, ND | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 |
| 57638 | Corson County, SD | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 |
| 57638 | Grant County, ND | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 |
| 57638 | Perkins County, SD | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 |
| 57638 | Sioux County, ND | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,620 |
| 57640 | Perkins County, SD | $820 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,770 |
| 57644 | Corson County, SD | $760 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 57644 | Perkins County, SD | $760 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 57644 | Ziebach County, SD | $760 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 57649 | Harding County, SD | $730 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,640 |
| 57649 | Perkins County, SD | $730 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,640 |
- 57620 · Perkins County, SD $1,250$1,490
- 57626 · Meade County, SD $1,170$1,600
- 57626 · Perkins County, SD $1,170$1,600
- 57626 · Ziebach County, SD $1,170$1,600
- 57638 · Adams County, ND $1,010$1,240
- 57638 · Corson County, SD $1,010$1,240
- 57638 · Grant County, ND $1,010$1,240
- 57638 · Perkins County, SD $1,010$1,240
- 57638 · Sioux County, ND $1,010$1,240
- 57640 · Perkins County, SD $1,080$1,440
- 57644 · Corson County, SD $1,080$1,350
- 57644 · Perkins County, SD $1,080$1,350
- 57644 · Ziebach County, SD $1,080$1,350
- 57649 · Harding County, SD $1,040$1,280
- 57649 · Perkins County, SD $1,040$1,280
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 Perkins County, 31% 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.
31%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
283 households rent in Perkins County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 12%
- Spend less than 30% 69%
Compared with the state and the country
- Perkins 31%
- South Dakota 40%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Perkins County
HUD lists 5 properties with homes for low-income households in Perkins County: HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- HUD-assisted
- 3
- public housing
- 2
86 homes in all; 85 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Lemmon Public housing 206 6th St E, Lemmon 57638 44 homes, 43 low-income · Run by Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (605) 374-5963
- Prairie West HUD-assisted 701 8th St W, Lemmon 57638 18 low-income homes · For families · (605) 374-5963
- Homestead Heights HUD-assisted 404 E Rand St, Bison 57620 16 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 244-5473
- Live Center Residential HUD-assisted 910 3rd Ave E, Lemmon 57638 7 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 374-3472
- Project 3 Public housing 905 1st Ave W, Lemmon 57638 1 low-income home · Run by Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission · Homes at several sites · (605) 374-5963
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 Perkins 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 Perkins 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 | $19,850 | $33,100 | $52,950 |
| 2 people | $22,700 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,400 | $99,800 |
Area median income: $90,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Perkins County, SD. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $645 – $789
- 1 bedroom $708 – $866
- 2 bedrooms $927 – $1,133
- 3 bedrooms $1,106 – $1,352
- 4 bedrooms $1,462 – $1,786
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
- Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission Public housing · 44 public housing units (605) 374-5963 Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission: lemmonha@sdplains.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 Perkins County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Perkins County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Perkins 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
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Cash to move in
$2,060
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,030
- Security deposit
- $1,030
- Total
- $2,060
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 Perkins County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $717; 1 bedroom: $787; 2 bedrooms: $1,030; 3 bedrooms: $1,229; 4 bedrooms: $1,624. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Perkins County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,030) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.81 an hour full time, or $41,200 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Perkins County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,250 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 Perkins 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 $927 and $1,133 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Perkins County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 57638 to $1,250 in 57620. 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 Perkins County?
HUD lists 5 properties with homes for low-income households in Perkins County: 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 Perkins County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Perkins County, 31% of renter households are in that position; in South Dakota, 40%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).