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Rental Market Trends in Bismarck, ND

What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND?

$1,122/month

Average Rent

709 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,122 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $950 per month for a studio, $1,122 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,260 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,662 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$950/month
482 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,122/month
709 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,260/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,662/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,303/month
812 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,085/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,260/month
2,033 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,253/month
1,233 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bismarck, ND?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $45 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bismarck, ND
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bismarck, ND
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $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, Riverfront, Downtown Bismarck and Cottonwood Lake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverfront
$886/month
754 Sq Ft
Downtown Bismarck
$1,015/month
703 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Lake
$1,349/month
782 Sq Ft
North Bismarck
$1,353/month
795 Sq Ft
Cottonwood
$1,408/month
772 Sq Ft
South Bismarck
$1,589/month
761 Sq Ft
Tately Meadows
$1,606/month
800 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bismarck?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tately Meadows
$1,606/month
800 Sq Ft
South Bismarck
$1,589/month
761 Sq Ft
Cottonwood
$1,408/month
772 Sq Ft
North Bismarck
$1,353/month
795 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Lake
$1,349/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Bismarck
$1,015/month
703 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$886/month
754 Sq Ft

Which Bismarck neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cottonwood
$1,408/month
772 Sq Ft
North Bismarck
$1,353/month
795 Sq Ft
Downtown Bismarck
$1,015/month
703 Sq Ft
South Bismarck
$1,589/month
761 Sq Ft
Tately Meadows
$1,606/month
800 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$886/month
754 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Lake
$1,349/month
782 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 $1,122, you’ll want to make about $3,740 per month or $44,880 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 13.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bismarck is 30.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $950 - $1,662. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 17.1% less for utilities, and 4.9% less 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

Riverfront

Bismarck, ND

Tately Meadows

Bismarck, ND

Studio
$685/month
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One Bedroom
$955/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,101/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,522/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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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