High Gate Apartments
50571 6th St,
Hancock, MI 49930
$1,200 - $1,225
2 Beds
Area Guide
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
MTU Huskies create the future
MTU
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Michigan Tech
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Huskies
Established in 1885, Michigan Technological University is a public research institution offering more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through seven colleges and schools. Michigan Tech aims to create a just, prosperous, and sustainable world with an entrepreneurial spirit comprised of curiosity and grit. Students leave MTU prepared to create the future. Situated on a beautiful campus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula overlooking the Keweenaw Waterway, MTU is convenient to numerous apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent near campus. Commuting and traveling from Michigan Tech is easy with access to U.S. 41. NCAA Division II Husky athletics, over 220 student organizations, music and fine arts, cultural events like the Parade of Nations, and intramural sports help to shape the vibrant campus life at MTU. Outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful in Houghton, with access to several inland lakes and streams. There are multiple options for weekend getaways with Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit all within driving distance of Michigan Tech.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Houghton, MI is $400 for one bedroom, $1,026 for two bedrooms, and $1,921 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houghton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$400/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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656 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,026/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,361 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,921/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
594 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
356 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
472 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Seaman Mineral Museum
- Mont Ripley
- McLain State Park
- Keweenaw National Historical Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.