Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 5, 2026

Average rent in
Houghton, MI

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.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
55%
25%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

66%
34%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Houghton, MI

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Houghton, MI

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Houghton, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Houghton, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Escanaba, MI.

Houghton

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

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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Cost of living in
Houghton, MI

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% lower

Groceries

5% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

21% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

5% lower

Apartments for rent in Hancock

Discover rentals in Houghton, MI

20017 E Sharon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

46024 Superior Rd #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Houghton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,055

Apartment for rent

Available May 15