Rent in Divide County, ND at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,534$18,408 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,858 (+21.1%)How much rent can you afford in Divide 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 Divide 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 | $1,225 | $14,700 | $49,000 | $23.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,233 | $14,796 | $49,320 | $23.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,534 | $18,408 | $61,360 | $29.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,839 | $22,068 | $73,560 | $35.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,573 | $30,876 | $102,920 | $49.48/hr |
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Living and working in Divide County, ND
Rent in Divide County, ND: common questions
How much is rent going up in Divide County, ND in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,858 for a two-bedroom, up 21.1% from $1,534. A one-bedroom goes from $1,233 to $1,461, a studio from $1,225 to $1,452.
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 Divide County, ND?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,233 for a one-bedroom and $1,534 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,408 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 Divide County, ND?
To keep a $1,534 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.50 an hour, or $61,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,233 takes $23.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Divide County, ND?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,225, one bedroom $1,233, two $1,534, three $1,839 and four $2,573 a month.
Is rent affordable in Divide County, ND?
For the typical household, earning $91,852 a year ($7,654 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,534 takes 20% 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: ($1,534 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.50 an hour.