Rent in Burke County, ND at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$873$10,476 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+16.2%)How much rent can you afford in Burke County, ND?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Burke County, ND by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $661 | $7,932 | $26,440 | $12.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $665 | $7,980 | $26,600 | $12.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $873 | $10,476 | $34,920 | $16.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,101 | $13,212 | $44,040 | $21.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,464 | $17,568 | $58,560 | $28.15/hr |
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Rent in Burke County, ND: common questions
How much is rent going up in Burke County, ND in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 16.2% from $873. A one-bedroom goes from $665 to $848, a studio from $661 to $843.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Burke County, ND?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $665 for a one-bedroom and $873 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,476 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Burke County, ND?
To keep a $873 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.79 an hour, or $34,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $665 takes $12.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Burke County, ND?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $661, one bedroom $665, two $873, three $1,101 and four $1,464 a month.
Is rent affordable in Burke County, ND?
For the typical household, earning $91,591 a year ($7,633 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $873 takes 11.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($873 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.79 an hour.