Ward County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 69,532.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$806/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$960/mo
↑ 18.8% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,165/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,620/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
+6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,954/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $721 | $806 | +$85 (+11.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $808 | $960 | +$152 (+18.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,040 | $1,165 | +$125 (+12.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,457 | $1,620 | +$163 (+11.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,746 | $1,954 | +$208 (+11.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,400
$3,200/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,600
$3,883/month gross
Other Counties in North Dakota
Divide County
1 BR: $1,233/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $755/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $702/mo
Slope County
1 BR: $743/mo
Eddy County
1 BR: $665/mo
Hettinger County
1 BR: $745/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.