How many renters live in Scotland, South Dakota?
The City of Scotland has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 19.23 percent of the population living in Scotland.
What is the rental market like in Scotland, South Dakota?
There are an estimated housing units in the Scotland area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Scotland, South Dakota, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Scotland?
The rental vacancy rate in Scotland is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Scotland for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Scotland
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 29 | 19 | 11 | 2 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Scotland
A large number of apartments in Scotland have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Scotland
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $613 to $1,462. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $613 |
| One BR | $712 |
| Two BR | $905 |
| Three BR | $1,275 |
| Four BR | $1,462 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Scotland, South Dakota
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Scotland?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 4 | 100 percent |
| One BR | 26 | 90 percent |
| Two BR | 13 | 68 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Scotland, South Dakota
How many affordable rental units are in Scotland?
Income Based Apartments in Scotland, South Dakota
Scotland features 8 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Scotland, South Dakota
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Scotland.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Scotland, South Dakota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Scotland landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Scotland.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Scotland, South Dakota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.