Rent in McKenzie County, ND at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,354$16,248 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,577 (+16.5%)How much rent can you afford in McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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 | $1,117 | $13,404 | $44,680 | $21.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $13,488 | $44,960 | $21.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,354 | $16,248 | $54,160 | $26.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,672 | $20,064 | $66,880 | $32.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,271 | $27,252 | $90,840 | $43.67/hr |
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Living and working in McKenzie County, ND
Rent in McKenzie County, ND: common questions
How much is rent going up in McKenzie County, ND in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,577 for a two-bedroom, up 16.5% from $1,354. A one-bedroom goes from $1,124 to $1,206, a studio from $1,117 to $1,199.
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 McKenzie County, ND?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,124 for a one-bedroom and $1,354 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,248 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 McKenzie County, ND?
To keep a $1,354 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.04 an hour, or $54,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,124 takes $21.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in McKenzie County, ND?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,117, one bedroom $1,124, two $1,354, three $1,672 and four $2,271 a month.
Is rent affordable in McKenzie County, ND?
For the typical household, earning $93,404 a year ($7,784 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,354 takes 17.4% 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: ($1,354 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.04 an hour.