Dickinson

City Profile Image

Dickinson, ND Area Guide

Welcome to North Dakota's boomtown.

History Economy Family-Friendly Nature Outdoor Adventure

Between Bismarck and the border with Montana there is only one sizable town on Interstate 94, and that location is Dickinson, North Dakota. Set in big, rolling hills prairie land, Dickinson was first established in 1881 as settlers and prospectors pushed westward looking for land and ranching resources. Interestingly enough, the town was first settled and founded by a New Yorker -- W.S. Dickinson from Malone, NY. Today, Dickinson is home to almost 20,000 residents, which is a growth of more than 2,000 new neighbors since 2010. Much of the grown has been associated with the oil industry boom the state has been realizing with shale deposit mining and the demand for technical labor in drilling and geology. In fact, with all the workers counted, some estimate that Dickinson has more than 30,000 residents, a good portion being oil workers. The Dakota states are well known for being large deposits of dinosaur fossils, and Dickinson has its own Dickinson Dinosaur Museum to see local samples and findings. The Dickinson Museum Center also showcases the region's history for visitors and residents as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dickinson, ND is $832 for a studio, $990 for one bedroom, $1,179 for two bedrooms, and $1,471 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dickinson has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$990/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$1,753/month
412 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,395/month
1,408 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Dickinson, ND

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dickinson, ND is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dickinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

A L Hagen Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

483 Students

Ps Berg Elementary School

Public

Grades 6

246 Students

West River Student Services

Public

Grades K-12

Dickinson Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Dickinson

Houses for Rent in Dickinson

Search Nearby Rentals

Nearby City Rentals

Nearby House Rentals

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 February 2026.