North Dakota · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Sargent County, ND

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Sargent County, ND at $935 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $816. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $17.98 an hour full time, or $37,400 a year. The typical household there would spend 14.4% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,080 (up 15.5%).

Rent in Sargent County, ND at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$935$11,220 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,080 (+15.5%)
Studio$814$16/hr needed
1 bedroom$816$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.98an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,261$24/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Sargent County, ND?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$935Monthly market rent
Share of gross income14.4%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$37,400To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,949At 30% of $77,946
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Sargent 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Sargent County, ND, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$814$9,768$32,560$15.65/hr
1 bedroom$816$9,792$32,640$15.69/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$935$11,220$37,400$17.98/hr
3 bedrooms$1,261$15,132$50,440$24.25/hr
4 bedrooms$1,569$18,828$62,760$30.17/hr

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Rent in Sargent County, ND: common questions

How much is rent going up in Sargent County, ND in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,080 for a two-bedroom, up 15.5% from $935. A one-bedroom goes from $816 to $992, a studio from $814 to $952.

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 Sargent County, ND?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $816 for a one-bedroom and $935 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,220 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 Sargent County, ND?

To keep a $935 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.98 an hour, or $37,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $816 takes $15.69 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sargent County, ND?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $814, one bedroom $816, two $935, three $1,261 and four $1,569 a month.

Is rent affordable in Sargent County, ND?

For the typical household, earning $77,946 a year ($6,496 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $935 takes 14.4% 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: ($935 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.98 an hour.