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Average Rent in Jerauld County, SD Rents falling 6.5% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 1,845

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, Census, BLSMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

Jerauld County, SD has rental prices ranging from $620/month to $1,410/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $689/month — 51% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $75,417/year, spending $689/month on a 1-bedroom represents 11% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Jerauld County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $904/month, Jerauld County ranks #22 most expensive of the 64 cities tracked in South Dakota — more affordable than 74% of all US cities in our data.

The Jerauld County Rental Market

The Jerauld County, SD area has a population of about 1,845 and 15% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Jerauld County, SD have fallen by $63/month (6.5%) over the past year, from $967 to $904. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Jerauld County, SD without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $27,560. The local median household income of $75,417 exceeds that threshold by $47,857, making Jerauld County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Jerauld County, SD has an unemployment rate of 1.9%, 2.0 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$620
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$689
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$904
6.5% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,175
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,410
Affordable
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Is Jerauld County, SD Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$36,160/year
Local median income: $75,417
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $904/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in SDlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Sioux Falls$748$882$1,030$1,412
Rapid City$767$856$1,119$1,490
Brown County$672$676$872$1,218
Brookings County$761$765$923$1,293
Meade County$751$835$1,095$1,506
Codington County$687$764$1,002$1,272

Rent or Buy in Jerauld County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Jerauld County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$904/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $904/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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