Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Houghton, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Houghton
$768/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Houghton is $768 per month as of August 2026. This is 60% below the national average rent, or $1,157 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houghton
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houghton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Houghton, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Houghton, MI
Average rent prices in Houghton have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 41% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Houghton, MI
Rent prices in Houghton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houghton is $672, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Houghton run $585 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $827.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $701 | 10% |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $827 | No Change | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 89% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Houghton, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $672 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $2,450 | 1% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$701
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$827
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
89%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Houghton, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$672
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Houghton, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Houghton, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Houghton and Escanaba by all bedroom counts and property types.
Houghton
60%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houghton, MI is 28% lower than the median rent in Escanaba, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,865
7%Cost of living in Houghton, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Houghton, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
20017 E Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$490
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
20017 E Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$490
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
20017 E Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$490
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Houghton, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Houghton rental market.
How much is rent in Houghton?
The average rent in Houghton is $768 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houghton?
Average rent prices in Houghton have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 41% since last year.
How does Houghton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houghton is 60% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,157 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houghton?
To comfortably afford rent in Houghton, you'd need to earn approximately $31,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).