Houghton Rentals provides centrally located, well-maintained apartments, homes, and townhomes for students, professionals, faculty, and community members looking for a dependable, professionally managed place to call home in Houghton.

Click the “Apply Now” button anywhere on the site to be taken to our online application.

Applications for prospective tenants are available on the website by selecting your preferred location. New leases are offered on a rolling basis. Current tenants with an active lease can renew at any time once their current lease has begun. All leases are offered via email and signed electronically. A PDF of the completed lease agreement is available on the tenant portal after signing.

Yes, a security deposit is required and is equal to one month’s rent. If sharing a lease with others, that deposit payment can be split among tenants. The deposit is due within two weeks of the lease being offered. More information on payment options is available on the tenant portal once the lease is signed.

All tenants have access to an online portal where they can make rent payments, submit maintenance requests, view move-in checklists, and more. The tenant portal is available on the web or as an app on any smart phone.

Yes - maintenance requests can be submitted online through the tenant portal. For maintenance emergencies there is a 24/7 on-call emergency maintenance phone to call in issues.

Tenants can make rent payments through the tenant portal. There are options for one-time or recurring payments using a bank account, credit card, or debit card. There is also the option to mail a check if you prefer.

Yes - we will send all tenants a move-in checklist prior to their lease starting that includes directions for setting up any necessary utilities for your apartment or house.

Yes. We provide a sublease agreement to fill out with the person who will be subletting. This form helps protect you and the sublessee. A copy of the agreement must be sent to Houghton Rentals as well. We will send a confirmation to you, your sublessee, and all remaining tenants in the unit. Your sublessee will also get access to the tenant portal on our website.