Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Finlandia University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Houghton

$797/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Houghton is $797 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,152 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Houghton

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Houghton rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Finlandia University, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Finlandia University, MI

Average rent prices in Houghton have increased by 30% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Finlandia University, MI

Rent prices in Houghton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houghton is $701, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Houghton run $643 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $827.

Listings

1 bedroom

$643

-

25%

2 bedroom

$827

-

31%

3 bedroom

$2,175

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,545

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$643

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$827

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

The table above reflects average rent prices in Finlandia University, 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.

Discover rentals in Finlandia University, MI

20017 E Sharon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Houghton

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

Scott Building - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.3

Very good

Scott Building

103 E Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930

1–2 beds

1 bath

$643–$827

Apartment for rent

Dodgeville 25A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Dodgeville 25A

46525 Main St, Dodgeville, MI 49921

4 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

20968 3rd St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hancock

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Finlandia University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Houghton rental market.

How much is rent in Houghton?

The average rent in Houghton is $797 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Houghton?

Average rent prices in Houghton have increased by 30% since last year.

How does Houghton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Houghton is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,152 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 $32,000/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).