Golden Valley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 1,734.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$820/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$826/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,027/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,428/mo
↑ 27.2% YoY
-6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,723/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $756 | $820 | +$64 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $761 | $826 | +$65 (+8.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $932 | $1,027 | +$95 (+10.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,123 | $1,428 | +$305 (+27.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,565 | $1,723 | +$158 (+10.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,040
$2,753/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,080
$3,423/month gross
Other Counties in North Dakota
Divide County
1 BR: $1,233/mo
Kidder County
1 BR: $729/mo
McLean County
1 BR: $796/mo
Dickey County
1 BR: $730/mo
Burleigh County
1 BR: $1,030/mo
Mountrail County
1 BR: $850/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.