Rent in Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 | $732 | $8,784 | $29,280 | $14.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $745 | $8,940 | $29,800 | $14.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $873 | $10,476 | $34,920 | $16.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,214 | $14,568 | $48,560 | $23.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,464 | $17,568 | $58,560 | $28.15/hr |
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Rent in Nelson County, ND: common questions
How much is rent going up in Nelson 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 $745 to $828, a studio from $732 to $823.
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 Nelson County, ND?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $745 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 Nelson 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 $745 takes $14.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Nelson County, ND?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $732, one bedroom $745, two $873, three $1,214 and four $1,464 a month.
Is rent affordable in Nelson County, ND?
For the typical household, earning $67,193 a year ($5,599 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $873 takes 15.6% 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.