FY2027 Small Area FMR · Custer, SD
ZIP 57730 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 57730 (Custer, SD) is $1,240 a month, up 6.0% from FY2026. That is 13% below the Rapid City, SD area-wide FMR of $1,430.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 57730 sits in the Rapid City, SD area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 57730 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Rapid City, SD is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,430 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,240 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 57730 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Custer County, SD (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $774 – $946 | $996 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $1,093 | $890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,430 | $1,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,539 – $1,881 | $1,833 | $1,620 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,863 – $2,277 | $2,390 | $1,960 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,240 needs about $49,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $101,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,050. ZIP code 57730 lies mainly in Custer County and Pennington County. See the Rapid City, SD county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 57730?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 57730 are $860 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,240 (2 BR), $1,710 (3 BR) and $2,070 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 57730?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 57730 that range is $1,116 to $1,364 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 57730?
The FY2026 income limits of the Rapid City, SD area apply: median family income $101,300, low-income (80%) limit $81,050 for a family of four.