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Jamestown, ND Area Guide

Experience the timeless charms of the “Buffalo City”

Rural Interstate Golf Parks Historic River Affordable Schools Airport College

One of the larger cities in North Dakota, Jamestown is home to around 15,000 people and sits along Interstate 94 roughly halfway between Bismarck and Fargo. Nicknamed the “Buffalo City,” Jamestown’s most iconic landmark is the enormous bison sculpture along Interstate 94, a classic roadside attraction that still serves as a photo op for countless travelers.

The city hosts an active arts scene, with the Jamestown Arts Center serving as a major hub for everything from gallery exhibitions to live performances to community classes and workshops. Jamestown is also home to the University of Jamestown, a private liberal arts college serving around 1,200 students and frequently earning recognition as one of the top institutions in the region.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Jamestown, ND is $1,131 for a studio, $901 for one bedroom, $1,050 for two bedrooms, and $1,469 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jamestown has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$901/month
684 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 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

Jamestown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Jamestown Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Jamestown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Jamestown Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge

Top Apartments in Jamestown

Houses for Rent in Jamestown

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.