Rent in Houghton, MI
A 2-bedroom in Houghton, MI (ZIP 49931) typically rents for about $1,026 a month, with a range of $1,026–$1,033. Owner-occupied homes in Houghton County pay about 1.16% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $853 | $801–$853 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $635 | $635–$806 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,026 | $1,026–$1,033 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,440 | $1,430–$1,440 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,836 | $1,727–$1,836 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Houghton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Houghton, MI?
- About $1,026 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,026–$1,033. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Houghton, MI?
- About $635 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $635–$806. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Houghton, MI?
- About $1,440 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,430–$1,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Houghton, MI?
- About $853 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $801–$853. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Houghton, MI?
- About $1,836 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,727–$1,836. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Houghton, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Houghton County pay a typical 1.16% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Houghton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).