Houghton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 37,414.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$795/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$800/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,632/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $776 | $795 | +$19 (+2.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $780 | $800 | +$20 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,353 | +$46 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,632 | +$65 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,000
$2,667/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Leelanau County
1 BR: $1,366/mo
Delta County
1 BR: $742/mo
Montcalm County
1 BR: $1,016/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $976/mo
Saginaw County
1 BR: $851/mo
Schoolcraft County
1 BR: $858/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.