Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 5, 2026
Last updated on February 5, 2026
Last updated on February 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houghton, MI is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houghton, MI is $1,295. This is -32%, or $605, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Houghton, MI have decreased by 17% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Houghton, MI is $1,262. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houghton, MI costs about $570 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,230. Houses for rent in Houghton, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,890.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,145 | 2% | 56% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 9% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $1,870 | 17% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,890 | 1% | 35% |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,262 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,890 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,145
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
56%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
35%
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
$1,262
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,890
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.
Median rent prices in Houghton, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Escanaba, MI.
Houghton
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houghton, MI is 30% higher than the median rent in Escanaba, MI.
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The overall cost of living in Houghton, MI is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 6% lower |
Groceries | 5% lower |
Health | 5% lower |
Housing | 21% lower |
Transportation | 4% lower |
Utilities | 5% lower |
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
20017 E Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$490
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
46024 Superior Rd #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
915 7th Ave #8, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,420
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
917 7th Ave #6, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
917 7th Ave #6, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
915 7th Ave #8, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,420
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
46024 Superior Rd #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
20017 E Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$490
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
915 7th Ave #8, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,420
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
46024 Superior Rd #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
917 7th Ave #6, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houghton
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$585
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
20017 E Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$490
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
917 7th Ave #6, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
915 7th Ave #8, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,420
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
46024 Superior Rd #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$585
Apartment for rent
Available May 15