Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Houghton, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Houghton
$1,487/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Houghton is $1,487 per month as of November 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $412 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houghton
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houghton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Houghton, MI
Average rent prices in Houghton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,320, whereas a house costs $2,170. 1-bedroom apartments in Houghton run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,305.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 10% | 57% | |
2 bedroom | $1,320 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,590 | No Change | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 |  7% | 28% |
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 | $1,320 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,100 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $2,170 | 22% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
57%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,320
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,590
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
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
$1,320
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
4%
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
22%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houghton, MI is 14% higher than the median rent in Escanaba, MI.
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Cost of living in Houghton, MI
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Houghton, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1001 Agate St #1B, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
314 Shelden Ave Ste 2b #2B, Houghton, MI 49931
4 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
47596 Waylene St #A, Houghton, MI 49931
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
414 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
408 Fairview St, Houghton, MI 49931
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$850–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Houghton
411 Dodge St #1, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Houghton
306 E Houghton Ave #1R, Houghton, MI 49931
Studio
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
915 7th Ave #4, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1100 11th Ave #2B, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,320
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1001 Agate St #1B, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
Peepsock Rd #21987, Houghton, MI 49931
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5h ago
200 E South Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1001 Agate St #1B, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
Peepsock Rd #21987, Houghton, MI 49931
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Houghton
7000 Sandpiper Dr #29, Houghton, MI 49931
4 beds
3 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5h ago
200 E South Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1002 Franklin St, Houghton, MI 49931
1 bed
2 baths
$595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Houghton
306 E Houghton Ave #1R, Houghton, MI 49931
Studio
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
47596 Waylene St #A, Houghton, MI 49931
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
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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 $1,487 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houghton?
Average rent prices in Houghton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Houghton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houghton is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 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 $60,000/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).