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Williston, ND Area Guide

Cherish the small-town values and big-city opportunities in Boomtown, USA

Historic Active Vibrant Family-Friendly Welcoming Close-Knit Thriving

Situated near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, Williston has been booming for centuries. It was a gathering place for the earliest people of the plains and a rendezvous point for fur traders and explorers. Today, Williston is home to Bakken Oil and many people working to make North Dakota the second largest oil-producing state. Williston also continues to honor the agricultural tradition.

Williston offers plenty of things to do, with a variety of historic attractions, outdoor recreational opportunities, and entertainment choices. Residents can go fishing and boating on Lake Sakakawea, practice their golf swing at nationally ranked golf links, peruse the exhibits at James Memorial Art Center, go fast at Thunder Valley Speedway Go-Karts, and learn more about the history of the region at Fort Buford State Historic Site or Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Williston, ND is $975 for a studio, $1,081 for one bedroom, $1,249 for two bedrooms, and $1,778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williston has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,081/month
702 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

21 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 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

McVay Elem School

Public

Grades K-4

356 Students

Garden Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

228 Students

Round Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

54 Students

Bakken Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Wilmac Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Stony Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

120 Students

Wilmac Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Williston Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Williston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Wilmac Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Williston Basin 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.