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Average Rent in Shannon County, SD🔻 Cheapest in SD

HUD FY2017 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 13,586

Data review: HUD FY2017Sources: HUD, Zillow, CensusMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction
⚠️ Data notice: The most recent HUD data available for this area is FY2017. HUD may have reclassified this metro — figures may not reflect current market conditions.

Market Overview

Shannon County, SD has rental prices ranging from $433/month to $889/month in 2017, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $485/month — 65% below the national average of $1,400/month.

How Shannon County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $645/month, Shannon County ranks #64 most expensive of the 64 cities tracked in South Dakota — more affordable than 100% of all US cities in our data.

The Shannon County Rental Market

The Shannon County, SD area has a population of about 13,586.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Shannon County, SD have risen by $1/month (0.2%) over the past year, from $644 to $645. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2017
Studio
$433
1 Bedroom
$485
2 Bedrooms
$645
0.2% YoY
3 Bedrooms
$886
4 Bedrooms
$889
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Is Shannon County, SD Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$25,800/year
National median income: $75,000 (no local data)
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $645/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 Shannon County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Shannon County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$645/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: $645/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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