Centrally located between Michigan Technological University in Houghton and Finlandia University in Hancock, Downtown Houghton offers residents quality of life in an accessible, safe neighborhood, with rental units available for short and long-term leases. Enjoy close proximity to downtown activities, shops, restaurants, a grocery store and more.

The creative vitality of Downtown Houghton attracts a youthful population to the area to enjoy the arts, music and nightlife. Bring local culture to your life live in Downtown Houghton!

Parking

Parking on the main street and side streets is reserved for customers and is free for up to one hour on the main street and up to two hours on side streets.

Downtown tenants can purchase parking permits for the parking decks from the City of Houghton Police Department. Parking permits are sold monthly, quarterly, or for a full year. Passes are also available for night only or for 24 hour parking. For more information please call the Police Department at 482-2121.

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Public Transit

The City of Houghton transit system is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. providing bus service both inside and outside the City limits. Demand service and a Downtowner Route are available. The system runs extra hours when Michigan Tech is in session. Please call 482-1700 for rates and more information.

VIEW TRANSIT BROCHURE (PDF)

Senior Housing

Senior housing is available in Downtown Houghton and provides special rates for low income individuals.
  • Douglass House Apartments - 482-2000
  • Heritage Manor - 482-0334

Apartments

To begin searching for your new residence, click here for a complete list of available rental properties.


Landlords

If you have a property to rent, it can be added to this website at no cost to you. To begin, simply click here and provide your information. All listings are subject to approval by the City of Houghton before they will be able to be viewed by the general public. If you need to have your listing removed, you can e-mail ann@cityofhoughton.com