North Highlands Apartments and Villas
1220-1250 27th Ave NW,
Minot, ND 58703
$1,225 - $1,955
1-3 Beds
Minot
Minot, ND Area Guide
A growing city in north-central North Dakota
Military-Friendly
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Located in north-central North Dakota, Minot welcomes residents with its small-city charm and community spirit. Known as the "Magic City," this city of approximately 48,000 residents offers rental options throughout its diverse neighborhoods, from downtown apartments to residential communities. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average rents ranging from $625 for studios to $1,657 for four-bedroom homes, reflecting a healthy annual increase of around 5%. The North Hill and South Hill areas provide sweeping views of the Souris River Valley.
Minot's community life revolves around outdoor spaces and cultural attractions. Roosevelt Park and Zoo offer recreation opportunities throughout the seasons, while the Scandinavian Heritage Park showcases the area's Nordic heritage. Minot State University enhances the city's educational opportunities, and Minot Air Force Base, situated 13 miles north, contributes to the area's economic stability. Downtown Minot preserves its historic architecture while hosting community events throughout the year, including the Norsk Høstfest, North America's largest Scandinavian festival. The city earned its memorable nickname in 1886 during the Great Northern Railway's construction, when the population grew to over 5,000 residents in just five months.
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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Minot, ND is $626 for a studio, $974 for one bedroom, $1,084 for two bedrooms, and $1,434 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Minot has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$974/month
737 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Minot, ND is 10.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minot is 26.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $626 - $1,434. You can expect to pay 8.5% less for groceries, 17.1% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Minot, ND is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
39
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
34
/ 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.
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Schools
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South Prairie Elementary School
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219 Students
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Points of Interest
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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 February 2026.