Citadel by Belcastle
119 Irvine Loop,
Bismarck, ND 58504
$1,345 - $2,150
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bismarck, ND
What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND?
$1,100/month
Average Rent
712 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,100 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Bismarck more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bismarck, you can expect to pay about $957 per month for a studio, $1,100 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,240 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,661 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bismarck, ND?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $31 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bismarck, ND
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
39%
$700 - $1,000/month
44%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bismarck, North Bismarck and Cottonwood Lake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bismarck?
Based on current rent prices, South Bismarck, Cottonwood and Tately Meadows are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bismarck.
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Which Bismarck neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bismarck with the most apartments available are Cottonwood, South Bismarck and Downtown Bismarck .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bismarck, ND?
Because the average rent in Bismarck is $1,100, you’ll want to make about $3,666 per month or $43,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bismarck, ND is 12.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bismarck is 29.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $957 - $1,661. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 17.3% less for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.
How does Bismarck, ND compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bismarck, ND to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$734/month
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One Bedroom
$938/month
$1,020/month
Two Bedroom
$1,061/month
$1,243/month
Three Bedroom
$1,387/month
$1,395/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.