Mercer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 8,366.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$875/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$881/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,156/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,386/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,531/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $812 | $875 | +$63 (+7.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $869 | $881 | +$12 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,140 | $1,156 | +$16 (+1.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,373 | $1,386 | +$13 (+0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,511 | $1,531 | +$20 (+1.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,240
$2,937/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,240
$3,853/month gross
Other Counties in North Dakota
Bowman County
1 BR: $796/mo
Walsh County
1 BR: $680/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $683/mo
Hettinger County
1 BR: $745/mo
Billings County
1 BR: $702/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $755/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.