Mountrail County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 9,648.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$850/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,071/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,386/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,505/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $738 | +$38 (+5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $850 | +$7 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,071 | +$138 (+14.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,386 | +$79 (+6.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,482 | $1,505 | +$23 (+1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,000
$2,833/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,840
$3,570/month gross
Other Counties in North Dakota
Benson County
1 BR: $769/mo
Grand Forks County
1 BR: $868/mo
Divide County
1 BR: $1,233/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $702/mo
LaMoure County
1 BR: $704/mo
Walsh County
1 BR: $680/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.