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Rental Market Trends in Bismarck, ND

What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND?

$1,073/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,073 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $930 per month for a studio, $1,073 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,206 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,650 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$930/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,073/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,206/month
991 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,650/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bismarck, ND?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $38 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bismarck, ND
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bismarck, ND
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bismarck, North Bismarck and Cottonwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bismarck
$976/month
770 Sq Ft
North Bismarck
$1,184/month
788 Sq Ft
Cottonwood
$1,473/month
738 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Lake
$1,550/month
796 Sq Ft
South Bismarck
$1,552/month
690 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bismarck?

Based on current rent prices, South Bismarck, Cottonwood Lake and Cottonwood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bismarck.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Bismarck
$1,552/month
690 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Lake
$1,550/month
796 Sq Ft
Cottonwood
$1,473/month
738 Sq Ft
North Bismarck
$1,184/month
788 Sq Ft
Downtown Bismarck
$976/month
770 Sq Ft

Which Bismarck neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bismarck with the most apartments available are Cottonwood, South Bismarck and North Bismarck .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cottonwood
$1,473/month
738 Sq Ft
South Bismarck
$1,552/month
690 Sq Ft
North Bismarck
$1,184/month
788 Sq Ft
Downtown Bismarck
$976/month
770 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Lake
$1,550/month
796 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bismarck, ND?

Because the average rent in Bismarck is $1,073, you’ll want to make about $3,576 per month or $42,912 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 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bismarck is 22.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $930 - $1,650. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 18.6% less for utilities, and 2.4% more for transportation.

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Bismarck, ND

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Bismarck

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South Bismarck

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Studio
$689/month
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One Bedroom
$902/month
$1,020/month
Two Bedroom
$1,003/month
$1,243/month
Three Bedroom
$1,333/month
$1,395/month
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2903 Kamrose Dr,
Bismarck, ND 58504

Studio - 3 Beds | $885 - $2,392

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630 E Main Ave,
Bismarck, ND 58501

1 Bed | $1,280 - $1,285

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Bismarck, ND 58503

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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