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Rental Market Trends in Watford City, ND

What is the average rent in Watford City, ND?

$1,109/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Watford City, ND is $1,109 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Watford City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Watford City, you can expect to pay about $773 per month for a studio, $1,109 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,294 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,594 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$773/month
422 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,109/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,294/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,594/month
1,297 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 Watford City, ND?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $33 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 February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Watford City, ND
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Watford City, ND
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
69% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Watford City 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.

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Watford City, ND

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Apartment Averages

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Plantation at Hunter's Run

Plantation at Hunter's Run

3410 5th Ave,
Watford City, ND 58854

$992 - $1,684 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Bakken Ridge Apartments

Bakken Ridge Apartments

210 11th Ave NE,
Watford City, ND 58854

$1,050 - $1,550

1-3 Beds

Wolf Run Village

Wolf Run Village

120 4th Ave SE,
Watford City, ND 58854

$1,045

1 Bed

Brookledge Apartments

Brookledge Apartments

209 Prairie Hills Dr,
Watford City, ND 58854

$1,200 - $1,475

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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