Citadel by Belcastle
119 Irvine Loop,
Bismarck, ND 58504
$1,375 - $2,520
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bismarck, ND
What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND?
$1,109/month
Average Rent
716 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,109 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $994 per month for a studio, $1,109 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,262 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,666 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bismarck, ND?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.6%, which averages out to $73 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 September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
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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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bismarck?
Based on current rent prices, South Bismarck, Cottonwood and North Bismarck 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 North Bismarck .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bismarck, ND?
Because the average rent in Bismarck is $1,109, you’ll want to make about $3,696 per month or $44,352 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 10.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bismarck is 24.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $994 - $1,666. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 17.6% less for utilities, and 1.6% more 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
$775/month
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One Bedroom
$928/month
$1,020/month
Two Bedroom
$1,060/month
$1,243/month
Three Bedroom
$1,356/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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.