Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houghton, MI is $1,390. This is -27%, or $520, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houghton, MI is $1,390. This is -27%, or $520, 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.
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Houghton, MI have increased by 28% in the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $1,055. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houghton, MI costs about $490 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 | $643 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 5% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,770 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 24% | 41% |
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 | $1,055 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,890 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$643
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
41%
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
$1,055
Last 30 days
5%
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 21% 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 |
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1001 Agate St #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1001 Agate St #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
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
1001 Agate St #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houghton
1001 Agate St #1A, Houghton, MI 49931
2 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
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