Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Michigan Technological University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Houghton

$1,950/mo

increased by166%

vs previous year

The average rent in Houghton is $1,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Houghton

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Houghton rentals at each price point

25%19%13%6%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 Michigan Technological University, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Michigan Technological University, MI

Average rent prices in Houghton have increased by 166% 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 Michigan Technological University, MI

Rent prices in Houghton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houghton is $737, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Houghton run $701 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $768.

Listings

1 bedroom

$701

-

38%

2 bedroom

$827

-

15%

3 bedroom

$1,995

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

405%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$701

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$827

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

405%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Michigan Technological 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 Michigan Technological University, MI

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3d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Scott Building

103 E Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930

1–2 beds

1 bath

$701–$827

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23456 Dogwood Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dollar Bay

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

628 W Water St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Hancock

5 beds

2 baths

$3,000

$2,400

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Michigan Technological University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Houghton rental market.

How much is rent in Houghton?

The average rent in Houghton is $1,950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Houghton?

Average rent prices in Houghton have increased by 166% since last year.

How does Houghton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Houghton is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Houghton?

To comfortably afford rent in Houghton, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).

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