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Minot, ND

Area Guide

A growing city in north-central North Dakota

Military-Friendly Historic Suburban Peaceful Welcoming College Town

Located in the north-central portion of North Dakota, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state. Minot, pronounced “my-not,” is often associated with the Minot Air Force Base, which sits about 15 miles north of the city. The base attracts numerous service members and their families, contributing a welcoming atmosphere to the community. The city is also home to Minot State University, infusing a youthful energy with a well-preserved past.

The city honors its heritage in its historic downtown district, which touts an array of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and entertainment venues in quaint brick buildings lined up along Main Street. Additional shopping and dining options abound at Dakota Square Mall in the southern region of the city.

Renting an apartment in Minot places residents near countless entertainment options. The community enjoys access to the Roosevelt Park Zoo, Nodak Speedway, and Souris Valley Golf Course Pro. A wide variety of rentals are strewn throughout the city, truly offering something for everyone. Traveling to and from the city is a breeze with access to U.S. Highways 2, 52, and 83 as well as Minot International Airport.

Explore the City

Ice fishing on Lake Audubon

Historic Soo Line steam locomotive on outdoor display in snowy Minot, ND

The Minot water tower

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Minot, ND is $640 for a studio, $968 for one bedroom, $1,077 for two bedrooms, and $1,435 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Minot has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$968/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$1,139/month
0 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Minot, ND is 10.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minot is 28.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $640 - $1,435. You can expect to pay 6.6% less for groceries, 17.5% less for utilities, and 2.4% more for transportation.

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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Sunnyside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

282 Students

Lewis And Clark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

Perkett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

358 Students

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

120 Students

Erik Ramstad Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

689 Students

Jim Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

840 Students

South Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

382 Students

Nedrose High School

Public

Grades 6-12

297 Students

Nedrose Elementary School 4-8

Public

Grades 4-8

219 Students

Magic City Campus High School

Public

Grades 11-12

933 Students

Nedrose High School

Public

Grades 6-12

297 Students

South Prairie High School

Public

Grades 9-12

151 Students

Central Campus School

Public

Grades 9-10

1,085 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roosevelt Park Zoo

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Minot International

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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 September 2025.