Gazette Apartments
65 Isle Royale St,
Houghton, MI 49931
$750 - $1,200 | 1-2 Beds
Houghton
Houghton, MI
Area Guide
A bikeable Michigan town with sweeping views of the surrounding lakes
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Lake
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Breweries
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Charming
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With its rolling hills that lead down to the waterfront, Houghton is uniquely positioned on the Keweenaw Peninsula that stretches into Lake Superior. The waterfront area, including Shelden Ave. and Montezuma Ave., house upscale restaurants, popular breweries, and more, all with amazing views of the Portage Waterway and picturesque Portage Canal Lift Bridge.
Houghton is surprisingly bikeable and walkable, as long as you don’t mind a few hills. Almost everything in the town’s borders is within 10 minutes of each other, and the waterfront parks and trails can make any commute from your apartment scenic.
Houghton is a bit of a college town. Michigan Technological University’s campus calls the town home, but there’s a number of other schools in the area for all grades, making this a fantastic locale for families and college students alike. M-26 is pretty much the only main road that will carry you off the peninsula, but from there it’s easy to connect to the rest of the Great Lakes area.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Houghton, MI is $1,225 for one bedroom, $1,365 for two bedrooms, and $2,056 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houghton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,225/month
0 Sq Ft
Transportation
43
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
643 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
461 Students
9
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seaman Mineral Museum
- Mont Ripley
- McLain State Park
