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.
- #15
- most expensive of 53 in North Dakota (2BR)
- +3%
- vs the state average
- $32,600
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +1.0%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
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. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $32,600/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 1,849.
What these rents mean for Logan County
The Logan County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and North Dakota's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Logan County's 1-bedroom rent runs 15% below the US average of $959 and 3% higher than the North Dakota state average of $795. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$807 in FY 2025 to $815 in FY 2026 - a change of +1.0%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $815, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $32,600 per year (about $2,717/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,014 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 1,849 and a county median household income of $61,339, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
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%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
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.
Logan County 2-bedroom rent burden
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
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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?
How a 1-bedroom at $815/mo compares to North Dakota salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| 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).
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What this means for renters
Treat Logan's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a 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
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Logan can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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.