Rent in Mercer County, ND at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,156$13,872 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,290 (+11.6%)How much rent can you afford in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 | $875 | $10,500 | $35,000 | $16.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | $16.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,156 | $13,872 | $46,240 | $22.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,386 | $16,632 | $55,440 | $26.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,531 | $18,372 | $61,240 | $29.44/hr |
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Rent in Mercer County, ND: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mercer County, ND in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,290 for a two-bedroom, up 11.6% from $1,156. A one-bedroom goes from $881 to $986, a studio from $875 to $980.
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 Mercer County, ND?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $881 for a one-bedroom and $1,156 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,872 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 Mercer County, ND?
To keep a $1,156 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.23 an hour, or $46,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $881 takes $16.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mercer County, ND?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $875, one bedroom $881, two $1,156, three $1,386 and four $1,531 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mercer County, ND?
For the typical household, earning $80,946 a year ($6,746 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,156 takes 17.1% 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: ($1,156 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.23 an hour.