Average Rent in Todd County, SD↑ Rents rising 9.1% YoY🔻 2nd cheapest in SD
HUD FY2027 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 9,293
Market Overview
Todd County, SD has rental prices ranging from $706/month to $1,599/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $892/month — 36% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $39,148/year, spending $892/month on a 1-bedroom represents 27% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Todd County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,014/month, Todd County ranks #63 most expensive of the 64 cities tracked in South Dakota — more affordable than 63% of all US cities in our data.
The Todd County Rental Market
The Todd County, SD area has a population of about 9,293 and 55% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Todd County, SD have risen by $85/month (9.1%) over the past year, from $929 to $1,014. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Todd County, SD without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $35,680. The local median household income of $39,148 exceeds that threshold by $3,468, making Todd County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Todd County, SD has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, 0.1 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2027Is Todd County, SD Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in SDlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $941 | $1,044 | $1,228 | $1,694 | — |
| Rapid City | $996 | $1,093 | $1,430 | $1,833 | — |
| Brown County | $706 | $775 | $1,014 | $1,283 | — |
| Brookings County | $853 | $858 | $1,066 | $1,476 | — |
| Meade County | $945 | $1,037 | $1,357 | $1,879 | — |
| Codington County | $871 | $943 | $1,233 | $1,504 | — |
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