County FMR · HUD FY2026
Logan County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Logan County, ND - 15% below the US average.
- $815
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,014
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.0%
- YoY change
- -15%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Logan is the 15th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,479 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,479
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #15
- most expensive of 53 in North Dakota (2BR)
- +3%
- vs the state average
- $32,600
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (32.6%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Logan County, ND. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Logan County, North Dakota at $815 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,014/mo and a studio is $810/mo. This is 15% lower than the national average of $959 and 3% above the North Dakota average of $795.
Rent increased1.0% from FY 2025 ($807), roughly tracking inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $32,600/year.
Observed renter burden: 21.6% of the 134 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 10.1%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.9% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 1,849.
FMR filing desk
Area LOGAN·COUNTY·ND·ND
Logan County, ND: $815/mo 1BR · #1479 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA ND
- 1BR-FMR $815
- 2BR-FMR $1,014
- RANK-MID #1,479
- YOY-FLAT +1.0%
- VSUS-BELOW -15%
- VS-ST-NEAR +3% ND
- INC-ROOM 16%
- POP-SMALL 2K
- PHOTO-NEAR Cass County
- VOUCH-90-110 $734–$897
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Cass ($102 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $810 | +$8 (+1.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $807 | $815 | +$8 (+1.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $988 | $1,014 | +$26 (+2.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,384 | $1,410 | +$26 (+1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,659 | $1,701 | +$42 (+2.5%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Logan County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Logan sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,014 higher than 47% of 3,145 counties
Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Logan compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other North Dakota counties
- Williams
Williams County
$1,068 1BR FMR / mo
- Burleigh
Burleigh County
$1,030 1BR FMR / mo
- Morton
Morton County
$1,030 1BR FMR / mo
- Ward
Ward County
$960 1BR FMR / mo
- Cass
Cass County
$917 1BR FMR / mo
- Grand Forks
Grand Forks County
$868 1BR FMR / mo
- Logan
Logan County
$815 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Logan is highlighted. Nearby North Dakota counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Williams County ($1,068), Burleigh County ($1,030), Morton County ($1,030), Ward County ($960), Cass County ($917), Grand Forks County ($868), Logan County (this county) ($815).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $815/mo, most of these North Dakota occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | ND Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $98,550 | 9.9% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $93,290 | 10.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $78,260 | 12.5% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $75,530 | 12.9% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $72,180 | 13.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $65,820 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $59,910 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,970 | 16.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $57,820 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,600 | 20.5% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $43,160 | 22.7% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,810 | 26.6% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,660 | 26.7% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,670 | 27.4% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $30,010 | 32.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Logan County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Logan (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 30.0% overall, from $627 to $815. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 16.0% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.0% | $810 | $815 | $1,014 |
| FY 2025 ↑11.3% | $802 | $807 | $988 |
| FY 2024 ↑8.7% | $720 | $725 | $899 |
| FY 2023 ↑16.0% | $663 | $667 | $857 |
| FY 2022 ↑1.8% | $572 | $575 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↓9.9% | $553 | $565 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $609 | $627 | $714 |
Where Logan County Ranks in North Dakota
Logan County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #39 of 53 counties in North Dakota. Nearest by rank: Slope County ($924), Hettinger County ($927), Sargent County ($935), Dunn County ($938), Barnes County ($948), Rolette County ($954), McHenry County ($1,000), Logan County (this county) ($1,014), Golden Valley County ($1,027), Stark County ($1,056), Mountrail County ($1,071), Renville County ($1,081), Grand Forks County ($1,089), Cass County ($1,112), Mercer County ($1,156).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Logan County, both outside North Dakota so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside ND (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside ND).
Nearby Counties in North Dakota
Largest counties by population in North Dakota
Showing the 8 largest of 52 other counties in North Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Logan County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Logan County is $815 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,014 and a studio is $810.
How does Logan County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Logan County is 15% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $815 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Logan County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Logan County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,014 ranks #1,479 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Logan County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $32,600 ($2,717/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Logan County.
Is rent going up or down in Logan County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Logan County increased by 1.0% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $807 to $815.
Which jobs can afford rent in Logan County?
Based on North Dakota BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $815/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Logan County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Logan County went from $627 in FY 2020 to $815 in FY 2026, a total change of +30.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Logan County?
In Logan County, the FY 2026 FMR of $815/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Logan County?
For Logan County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($815/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Logan County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 10.1%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
What is the unemployment rate in Logan County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.9% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Logan's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $815 implies about $32,600/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- North Dakota counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Cass
- See where Logan ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.