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Rental Market Trends in North Dakota

Updated July 2026

$987/month

Average Rent

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$19

Average Price Increase

Ranked 4th

Least Expensive Rent by State

4,944

Available Rentals

Fargo, ND

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in North Dakota?

As of July 2026, the average rent in North Dakota is $987/month. When you rent an apartment in North Dakota, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $843 per month for a studio, $987 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,170 for a two-bedroom apartment in North Dakota. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,568 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$843/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$987/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,170/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,568/month
1,356 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in North Dakota?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in North Dakota to live are Fargo, Grand Forks and West Fargo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fargo
$956/month
703 Sq Ft
Grand Forks
$989/month
659 Sq Ft
West Fargo
$993/month
686 Sq Ft
Dickinson
$995/month
749 Sq Ft
Minot
$997/month
736 Sq Ft
Williston
$1,060/month
700 Sq Ft
Mandan
$1,114/month
738 Sq Ft
Bismarck
$1,118/month
706 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in North Dakota?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in North Dakota to live are Bismarck, Mandan and Williston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bismarck
$1,118/month
706 Sq Ft
Mandan
$1,114/month
738 Sq Ft
Williston
$1,060/month
700 Sq Ft
Minot
$997/month
736 Sq Ft
Dickinson
$995/month
749 Sq Ft
West Fargo
$993/month
686 Sq Ft
Grand Forks
$989/month
659 Sq Ft
Fargo
$956/month
703 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

North Dakota

4,944 Available Apartments for Rent

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0% YOY

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† 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.


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