Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Mercer County vs North Dakota
How do Mercer County and North Dakota rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $881
- Mercer County (1BR)
- $795
- North Dakota (1BR)
- +11%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Mercer County is 11% more expensive than North Dakota at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($881 vs $795). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Mercer County | North Dakota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875 | $769 | +$106 (+14%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $881 | $795 | +$86 (+11%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,156 | $965 | +$191 (+20%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,386 | $1,297 | +$89 (+7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,531 | $1,588 | −$57 (-4%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Mercer County is 8% below the US average. North Dakota is 17% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).