Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,016 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $781 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.54 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,016
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in South Dakota
- Typical rent
- $781
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 17% less than in South Dakota
- Wage needed
- $19.54
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 34%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 15% less than in South Dakota
Only here
Renting in Yankton County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Bon Homme County has the lowest typical rent ($646), 17% below the $781 in Yankton County.
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 Yankton 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 Yankton County was $1,050 a month in September 2026. 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 | $707 | $13.60 | $28,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,016 | $19.54 | $40,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,407 | $27.06 | $56,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,602 | $30.81 | $64,080 |
HUD area: Yankton 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 12 ZIP codes in Yankton County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 57031 to $1,160 in 57072. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,016).
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)
| 57031 | Clay County, SD | $710 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,620 |
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| 57031 | Yankton County, SD | $710 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,620 |
| 57037 | Clay County, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57037 | Sioux Falls, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57037 | Yankton County, SD | $780 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 57040 | Bon Homme County, SD | $750 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 57040 | Yankton County, SD | $750 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 57046 | Yankton County, SD | $730 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,660 |
| 57067 | Yankton County, SD | $720 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,580 |
| 57072 | Clay County, SD | $800 | $990 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
| 57072 | Yankton County, SD | $800 | $990 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
| 57078 | Yankton County, SD | $710 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,610 |
- 57031 · Clay County, SD $1,010$1,410
- 57031 · Yankton County, SD $1,010$1,410
- 57037 · Clay County, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57037 · Sioux Falls, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57037 · Yankton County, SD $1,050$1,430
- 57040 · Bon Homme County, SD $1,070$1,470
- 57040 · Yankton County, SD $1,070$1,470
- 57046 · Yankton County, SD $1,050$1,450
- 57067 · Yankton County, SD $1,020$1,400
- 57072 · Clay County, SD $1,160$1,610
- 57072 · Yankton County, SD $1,160$1,610
- 57078 · Yankton County, SD $1,010$1,410
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 Yankton County, 34% 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.
34%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,649 households rent in Yankton County
- Spend half or more of their income 18%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 16%
- Spend less than 30% 66%
Compared with the state and the country
- Yankton 34%
- South Dakota 40%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Yankton County
HUD lists 18 properties with homes for low-income households in Yankton 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
- 12
601 homes in all; 564 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Canyon Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 1700 Locust St, Yankton 57078 60 low-income homes · For families · (605) 763-5085
- Orchard Square HUD-assisted 418 W 15th St, Yankton 57078 60 low-income homes · For families · (605) 263-3941
- Walnut Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 1021 Walnut St, Yankton 57078 44 low-income homes · For families · (605) 665-4512
- Apple Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 Douglas Ave, Yankton 57078 43 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2008
- Colonial Square Apts HUD-assisted 802 E 13th St, Yankton 57078 42 homes, 41 low-income · For families · (605) 260-6110
- Marne Creek HUD-assisted 610 W 21st St, Yankton 57078 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 665-4706
- Sir Charles Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 118 E 3rd St, Yankton 57078 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities
- The Sir Charles HUD-assisted 120 E 3rd St, Yankton 57078 34 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 665-6142
- Village Green HUD-assisted 904 E 13th St, Yankton 57078 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (605) 665-0063
- Sutton Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2908 Douglas Ave, Yankton 57078 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2002
- Yankton Heights Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 W 30th St, Yankton 57078 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2015
- Sutton Place I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 Douglas Ave, Yankton 57078 29 low-income homes · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2001
- East Meadows HUD-assisted 1000B Memory Ln, Yankton 57078 24 low-income homes · For families · (605) 665-4512
- Memory Lane Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 Memory Ln, Yankton 57078 18 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Valley Park HUD-assisted 2200 Green St, Yankton 57078 18 low-income homes · For families · (605) 660-8819
- Whiting Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1006 Whiting Dr, Yankton 57078 17 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2017 · For families · (605) 665-4806
- Ability Building Services, Inc. HUD-assisted 600 E 10th St, Yankton 57078 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (605) 665-2518
- Yankton Heights 2 Apts HUD-assisted 1310 W 30th St, Yankton 57078 40 homes, 4 low-income · (605) 929-0770
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Yankton 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 Yankton 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 | $21,600 | $35,950 | $57,550 |
| 2 people | $24,650 | $41,100 | $65,750 |
| 3 people | $27,750 | $46,250 | $73,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,500 | $88,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,600 | $95,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,700 | $101,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
Area median income: $102,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Yankton County, SD. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $636 – $778
- 1 bedroom $810 – $990
- 2 bedrooms $914 – $1,118
- 3 bedrooms $1,266 – $1,548
- 4 bedrooms $1,442 – $1,762
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
- Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission Section 8 vouchers · 255 vouchers (605) 668-5256 Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission: cmertens@cityofyankton.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 Yankton County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Yankton County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of LSS - South Dakota
920 Broadway Ave, Yankton · 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 Yankton 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
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Cash to move in
$2,032
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,016
- Security deposit
- $1,016
- Total
- $2,032
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 Yankton County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $707; 1 bedroom: $900; 2 bedrooms: $1,016; 3 bedrooms: $1,407; 4 bedrooms: $1,602. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Yankton County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,016) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.54 an hour full time, or $40,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Yankton County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,350 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 Yankton 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 $914 and $1,118 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Yankton County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 57031 to $1,160 in 57072. 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 Yankton County?
HUD lists 18 properties with homes for low-income households in Yankton 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 Yankton County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Yankton County, 34% of renter households are in that position; in South Dakota, 40%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).