Rent in Ransom County, ND at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$923$11,076 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,042 (+12.9%)How much rent can you afford in Ransom 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 Ransom 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 | $710 | $8,520 | $28,400 | $13.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $715 | $8,580 | $28,600 | $13.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $923 | $11,076 | $36,920 | $17.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,196 | $14,352 | $47,840 | $23.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,548 | $18,576 | $61,920 | $29.77/hr |
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Rent in Ransom County, ND: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ransom County, ND in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,042 for a two-bedroom, up 12.9% from $923. A one-bedroom goes from $715 to $844, a studio from $710 to $790.
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 Ransom County, ND?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $715 for a one-bedroom and $923 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,076 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 Ransom County, ND?
To keep a $923 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.75 an hour, or $36,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $715 takes $13.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ransom County, ND?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $710, one bedroom $715, two $923, three $1,196 and four $1,548 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ransom County, ND?
For the typical household, earning $75,736 a year ($6,311 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $923 takes 14.6% 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: ($923 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.75 an hour.