Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Marquette County, Michigan
Marquette County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,199 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $949 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.06 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,199
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 12% less than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $949
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 16% less than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $23.06
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $47,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Marquette County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Marquette County has the highest typical rent in its area: $949, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Houghton County ($840).
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At 70%, Marquette County ranks 6th among the 83 counties in Michigan for the lowest homeownership rate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Marquette County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Marquette County was $1,276 a month in September 2026: 3.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | $16.06 | $33,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,012 | $19.46 | $40,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,199 | $23.06 | $47,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,429 | $27.48 | $57,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,696 | $32.62 | $67,840 |
HUD area: Marquette County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 16 ZIP codes in Marquette County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,030 in 49841 to $1,280 in 49855. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,199).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 49808 | Marquette County, MI | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
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| 49814 | Marquette County, MI | $750 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 49818 | Delta County, MI | $800 | $880 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,720 |
| 49818 | Marquette County, MI | $800 | $880 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,720 |
| 49833 | Marquette County, MI | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
| 49841 | Marquette County, MI | $710 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 49849 | Marquette County, MI | $710 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 49855 | Marquette County, MI | $890 | $1,080 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,810 |
| 49866 | Marquette County, MI | $720 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,500 |
| 49871 | Marquette County, MI | $710 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 49879 | Iron County, MI | $840 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,710 |
| 49879 | Marquette County, MI | $840 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,710 |
| 49880 | Delta County, MI | $790 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,690 |
| 49880 | Marquette County, MI | $790 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,690 |
| 49885 | Alger County, MI | $830 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,410 | $1,680 |
| 49885 | Marquette County, MI | $830 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,410 | $1,680 |
- 49808 · Marquette County, MI $1,200$1,430
- 49814 · Marquette County, MI $1,070$1,280
- 49818 · Delta County, MI $1,080$1,400
- 49818 · Marquette County, MI $1,080$1,400
- 49833 · Marquette County, MI $1,200$1,430
- 49841 · Marquette County, MI $1,030$1,230
- 49849 · Marquette County, MI $1,030$1,230
- 49855 · Marquette County, MI $1,280$1,530
- 49866 · Marquette County, MI $1,040$1,240
- 49871 · Marquette County, MI $1,030$1,230
- 49879 · Iron County, MI $1,210$1,440
- 49879 · Marquette County, MI $1,210$1,440
- 49880 · Delta County, MI $1,070$1,370
- 49880 · Marquette County, MI $1,070$1,370
- 49885 · Alger County, MI $1,190$1,410
- 49885 · Marquette County, MI $1,190$1,410
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marquette County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,576 households rent in Marquette County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Marquette 54%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Marquette County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Marquette County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 8
- HUD-assisted
- 11
- public housing
- 2
1,376 homes in all; 1,285 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Snowberry Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 222 S 5th St, Marquette 49855 191 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 228-4160
- Pine Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 316 Pine St, Marquette 49855 140 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 226-7559
- Whetstone Village HUD-assisted 200 Whetstone Rd, Marquette 49855 134 low-income homes · For families · (906) 228-3630
- Pioneer Bluff Apts Public housing 111 Bluff St, Ishpeming 49849 127 low-income homes · Run by Ishpeming Housing Commission · Average payment: $468 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (906) 485-4100
- Lake Superior Village HUD-assisted 125 Dobson Pl, Marquette 49855 116 low-income homes · For families
- Lost Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 781 Lost Creek Dr, Marquette 49855 150 homes, 91 low-income · 1 bd: 126 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2000
- Lakeview Apts Public housing 98 Croix St, Negaunee 49866 80 low-income homes · Run by Negaunee Housing Commission · Average payment: $441 a month · (906) 475-9107
- The Preserve at Orianna Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 865 Preserve Dr, Marquette 49855 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Grandview Marquette, the Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 600 Altamont St, Marquette 49855 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2017 · (906) 232-1698
- Canda Manor HUD-assisted 703 W Empire St, Ishpeming 49849 72 homes, 42 low-income · For families · (906) 485-1686
- Cherry Creek Village HUD-assisted 201 Cherry Creek Rd, Marquette 49855 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 249-4026
- Forwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 W Iron St, Gwinn 49841 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- Riverview Heights Apts HUD-assisted 174 Willow Dr, Republic 49879 32 low-income homes · For families · (906) 376-8133
- Town Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 425 N 7th St, Ishpeming 49849 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2002
- Oakwood Village HUD-assisted 580 Cox Ave, Marquette 49855 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 226-8140
- Phelps Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 E North St, Ishpeming 49849 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families
- Woodcliff Apts (ishpeming) Tax credit (LIHTC) 708 W Empire St, Ishpeming 49849 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Propylon Non-Profit HUD-assisted 1500 Norway Ave, Marquette 49855 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (906) 228-4446
- Sundara NPHC HUD-assisted 401 Lincoln Ave, Marquette 49855 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (906) 228-7053
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Marquette County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Marquette County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,150 | $33,600 | $53,700 |
| 2 people | $23,000 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,800 | $82,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,500 | $95,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,300 | $101,250 |
Area median income: $99,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Marquette County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $752 – $919
- 1 bedroom $911 – $1,113
- 2 bedrooms $1,079 – $1,319
- 3 bedrooms $1,286 – $1,572
- 4 bedrooms $1,526 – $1,866
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Ishpeming Housing Commission Public housing · 127 public housing units (906) 485-4100 Ishpeming Housing Commission: dshelley@ishhc.com
- Negaunee Housing Commission Public housing · 80 public housing units (906) 475-9107
- Marquette Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 53 vouchers (906) 226-7559 Marquette Housing Commission: smaki@mqthc.org
Housing agencies in Michigan Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Michigan
What Michigan law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- MCL 554.602
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- MCL 554.609(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- MCL 554.134(2)
- Only a court order can remove youMCL 600.2918(2)
- Protection from retaliationMCL 600.5720(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Marquette County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Marquette County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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$2,398
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,199
- Security deposit
- $1,199
- Total
- $2,398
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Marquette County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $835; 1 bedroom: $1,012; 2 bedrooms: $1,199; 3 bedrooms: $1,429; 4 bedrooms: $1,696. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Marquette County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,199) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.06 an hour full time, or $47,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Marquette County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,950 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Marquette County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,079 and $1,319 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Marquette County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,030 in 49841 to $1,280 in 49855. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Marquette County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Marquette County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Marquette County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marquette County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).