Average Rent in North Dakota

Rental market overview for North Dakota, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$723

Median Income

$71,260

Rent Burden

24.4%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

North Dakota: 24.4% rent burden, below the 30% affordability threshold.

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Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in North Dakota

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in North Dakota by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Fargo	$64,432	$900	25.6%
Bismarck	$76,014	$969	24.4%
Grand Forks	$59,079	$927	28.0%
Minot	$75,545	$937	23.9%
West Fargo	$96,929	$1,049	23.8%
Williston	$80,352	$1,095	22.6%
Dickinson	$75,767	$974	23.2%
Mandan	$78,077	$979	24.3%
Jamestown	$53,389	$739	28.2%
Wahpeton	$51,417	$732	28.1%
Devils Lake	$41,203	$664	26.9%
Valley City	$52,224	$776	24.9%
Watford City	$84,076	$1,285	22.3%
Minot AFB	$72,237	$1,458	24.9%
Grafton	$59,696	$646	22.9%
Horace	$146,184	$831	23.1%
Beulah	$90,655	$1,051	37.4%
Hazen	$79,231	$1,040	16.3%
Casselton	$61,861	$752	16.5%
Stanley	$101,351	$1,142	19.7%
Carrington	$62,240	$703	29.5%
Lisbon	$61,250	$738	22.0%
Oakes	$64,931	$686	27.5%
Grand Forks AFB	$70,500	$1,563	26.9%
Bottineau	$67,723	$720	21.7%
Mayville	$67,813	$748	20.6%
Belcourt	$61,250	$791	12.2%
Harvey	$43,864	$587	29.1%
Langdon	$58,939	$663	27.3%
Hillsboro	$76,076	$617	23.2%
Bowman	$73,309	$861	15.8%
Park River	$70,764	$900	29.8%
Garrison	$70,813	$705	25.9%
Washburn	$70,268	$822	22.5%
New Rockford	$38,393	$604	25.2%
Tioga	$63,920	$950	21.3%
Cavalier	$55,387	$762	15.5%
Larimore	$70,568	$649	31.7%
Burlington	$87,417	$942	23.9%
Cando	$53,400	$644	18.4%
Parshall	$44,904	$674	21.6%
Rolla	$58,036	$688	26.9%
Shell Valley	$42,029	$348	23.3%
Crosby	$82,656	$1,061	14.9%
Hettinger	$55,192	$536	21.6%
Thompson	$108,333	$725	22.1%
Velva	$75,147	$712	20.6%
Fort Totten	$30,234	$377	25.6%
Enderlin	$58,403	$835	26.1%
Kenmare	$59,063	$792	21.7%
Ellendale	$37,228	$779	27.4%
Beach	$71,500	$854	21.0%
Kindred	$92,404	$689	20.4%
Wishek	$61,953	$640	16.7%
New Salem	$70,469	$871	17.9%
Northwood	$88,125	$724	25.0%
Walhalla	$28,542	$587	27.8%
Cannon Ball	$31,500	$420	28.8%
Linton	$49,135	$618	32.4%
Dunseith	$48,820	$618	18.4%
Gwinner	$66,500	$913	20.6%
Steele	$56,563	$752	26.0%
Drayton	$68,971	$584	33.0%
New England	$70,735	$844	21.3%
Napoleon	$59,318	$725	21.3%
Cooperstown	$53,224	$497	18.8%
Hankinson	$57,031	$619	26.9%
Green Acres	$50,197	$429	13.0%
Richardton	$62,500	$570	37.5%
Ray	$65,208	$871	33.8%
Killdeer	$77,069	$865	26.4%
Hebron	$55,781	$778	28.4%
Glen Ullin	$43,214	$795	18.4%
Underwood	$72,917	$684	26.9%
Lidgerwood	$46,950	$699	20.2%
Belfield	$77,850	$1,115	18.0%
Mandaree	$63,750	$758	12.0%
Edgeley	$42,500	$515	23.0%
Wilton	$79,479	$808	24.0%
LaMoure	$69,375	$729	19.9%
Milnor	$82,589	$589	20.8%
Lakota	$60,862	$565	18.2%
Elgin	$53,750	$638	25.8%
Hatton	$67,500	$595	11.2%
Mott	$45,417	$946	27.8%
Ashley	$38,393	$534	28.1%
Mohall	$62,292	$850	18.8%
Minto	$68,636	$650	20.0%
Forman	$65,000	$688	18.0%
Trenton	$100,625	$716	9.0%
Portland	$77,250	$507	22.3%
Center	$56,250	$564	31.7%
Pembina	$85,795	$681	20.5%
Fessenden	$64,052	$702	26.3%
Stanton	$56,042	$485	9.0%
Strasburg	$43,438	$520	31.8%
Turtle Lake	$58,125	$815	21.3%
Glenburn	$81,250	$1,042	26.5%
South Heart	$133,281	$770	9.0%
Kulm	$88,125	$650	22.5%
East Dunseith	$15,673	$340	33.1%
Rolette	$56,250	$570	36.4%
Towner	$51,500	$99	18.0%
Berthold	$88,625	$667	19.0%
Dunn Center	$90,000	$896	16.4%
Leeds	$72,188	$605	12.5%
Manvel	$88,125	$1,125	17.5%
Emerado	$64,271	$753	22.4%
Buxton	$98,333	$688	20.0%
Gilby	$71,786	$742	9.0%
Scranton	$79,375	$738	51.0%
Maddock	$41,042	$538	22.5%
McVille	$65,000	$542	30.0%
Arthur	$81,750	$644	22.8%
Munich	$59,625	$715	27.5%
Fairmount	$54,167	$379	14.5%
Walcott	$89,375	$1,091	13.5%
Halliday	$60,833	$1,077	23.3%
Hope	$56,563	$598	27.5%
Michigan City	$71,875	$967	15.0%
McClusky	$48,000	$392	22.5%
St. Thomas	$82,500	$538	17.5%
Drake	$43,750	$708	16.3%
Edmore	$65,291	$775	12.1%
Tower City	$93,125	$531	18.2%
Finley	$71,458	$617	16.3%
Carson	$43,750	$436	31.0%
Tappen	$46,250	$800	17.2%
Bowbells	$86,875	$496	17.9%
Hunter	$72,708	$594	19.6%
Granville	$96,250	$1,014	37.5%
Kensal	$76,500	$856	21.9%
Sawyer	$74,375	$1,000	37.5%
Leonard	$70,313	$592	13.2%
Medina	$39,688	$606	48.8%
Powers Lake	$78,750	$1,088	21.4%
Four Bears Village	$28,409	$610	13.1%
Hoople	$73,542	$1,104	51.0%
Sherwood	$64,375	$725	25.0%
Plaza	$76,607	$1,047	14.1%
Lansford	$72,500	$683	21.4%
Golden Valley	$87,917	$1,313	17.2%
Sheyenne	$42,321	$511	21.8%
Wing	$82,946	$475	22.5%
Selfridge	$48,333	$538	21.7%
Hazelton	$48,125	$900	31.5%
Lignite	$90,000	$825	28.8%
White Shield	$63,929	$525	10.8%
Edinburg	$54,167	$578	14.8%
Page	$73,438	$472	21.3%
Ross	$79,069	$1,353	22.3%
Taylor	$91,000	$590	22.5%
Osnabrock	$35,430	$1,086	51.0%
Minnewaukan	$81,250	$707	16.7%
Mooreton	$69,063	$475	27.5%
Wimbledon	$73,750	$583	11.9%
Litchville	$41,875	$675	45.0%
Medora	$64,643	$633	15.0%
Aneta	$29,911	$375	26.3%
Tolna	$50,000	$504	18.5%
Regent	$65,625	$800	15.0%
Grandin	$83,125	$560	16.0%
Buffalo	$66,250	$533	17.5%
Petersburg	$53,750	$950	32.5%
Palermo	$64,375	$788	13.5%
Portal	$109,643	$629	9.0%
Marion	$70,625	$608	21.3%
Porcupine	$54,583	$783	14.2%
Adams	$48,750	$638	51.0%
Rocklake	$57,143	$515	23.0%
Fort Ransom	$80,000	$633	37.5%
Goodrich	$72,969	$588	40.8%
Warwick	$46,667	$695	9.0%
Marmarth	$58,661	$506	17.5%
Willow City	$69,000	$621	9.0%
Hannaford	$53,750	$479	18.1%
Reeder	$33,750	$825	24.2%
Rutland	$84,688	$525	18.3%
Lehr	$43,750	$581	16.3%
Pekin	$55,625	$775	10.0%
Clifford	$83,750	$486	28.3%
Newburg	$54,286	$469	13.0%
Tuttle	$39,375	$479	17.1%
Jud	$69,583	$483	28.3%
Woodworth	$39,250	$425	12.5%

How North Dakota Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$723▼ 47.0%

Rent Burden

24.4%▼ 19.5%

Vacancy Rate

23.1%▲ 168.0%

North Dakota Rental Market Overview

North Dakota has approximately 404 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 20.6% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $723, which is 47% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average North Dakota renter spends approximately 24.4% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 23.1%, the North Dakota rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across North Dakota Cities

16% of cities in North Dakota have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for North Dakota
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	137
25 to 30%	39
30 to 35%	15
35% and up	18

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Hazen: median rent of $1,040, median income of $79,231, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.3%. (Source: Census ACS)

Casselton: median rent of $752, median income of $61,861, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Stanley: median rent of $1,142, median income of $101,351, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.7%. (Source: Census ACS)

Mayville: median rent of $748, median income of $67,813, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 20.6%. (Source: Census ACS)

Bottineau: median rent of $720, median income of $67,723, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 21.7%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Beulah: median rent of $1,051, with a rent burden of approximately 37.4%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Carrington: median rent of $703, with a rent burden of approximately 29.5%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Jamestown: median rent of $739, with a rent burden of approximately 28.2%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Wahpeton: median rent of $732, with a rent burden of approximately 28.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Grand Forks: median rent of $927, with a rent burden of approximately 28.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in North Dakota

In North Dakota, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

Renting in North Dakota: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within North Dakota. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within North Dakota may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

North Dakota Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for North Dakota are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Affordable rentals in North Dakota

207 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across North Dakota, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.

Fargo

42 buildings

Bismarck

22 buildings

West Fargo

22 buildings

Grand Forks

22 buildings

Fort Yates

12 buildings

See all affordable rental cities in North Dakota →

Cities in North Dakota

404 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 404 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Fargo	127,319	$900	25.6%	N/A
Bismarck	73,694	$969	24.4%	N/A
Grand Forks	58,935	$927	28.0%	N/A
Minot	48,038	$937	23.9%	N/A
West Fargo	38,653	$1,049	23.8%	N/A
Williston	27,783	$1,095	22.6%	N/A
Dickinson	25,116	$974	23.2%	N/A
Mandan	24,049	$979	24.3%	N/A
Jamestown	15,850	$739	28.2%	N/A
Wahpeton	7,983	$732	28.1%	N/A
Devils Lake	7,192	$664	26.9%	N/A
Valley City	6,558	$776	24.9%	N/A
Watford City	5,900	$1,285	22.3%	N/A
Minot AFB	4,943	$1,458	24.9%	N/A
Lincoln	4,209	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grafton	4,161	$646	22.9%	N/A
Horace	3,464	$831	23.1%	N/A
Beulah	3,063	$1,051	37.4%	N/A
Hazen	2,569	$1,040	16.3%	N/A
Casselton	2,496	$752	16.5%	N/A
Stanley	2,189	$1,142	19.7%	N/A
Carrington	2,161	$703	29.5%	N/A
Lisbon	2,159	$738	22.0%	N/A
Oakes	2,125	$686	27.5%	N/A
Grand Forks AFB	2,113	$1,563	26.9%	N/A
Bottineau	2,104	$720	21.7%	N/A
Mayville	2,102	$748	20.6%	N/A
Belcourt	1,772	$791	12.2%	N/A
Harvey	1,767	$587	29.1%	N/A
Langdon	1,717	$663	27.3%	N/A
Hillsboro	1,655	$617	23.2%	N/A
Bowman	1,646	$861	15.8%	N/A
Surrey	1,583	N/A	30.3%	N/A
Park River	1,556	$900	29.8%	N/A
Garrison	1,524	$705	25.9%	N/A
Washburn	1,463	$822	22.5%	N/A
New Rockford	1,421	$604	25.2%	N/A
Tioga	1,376	$950	21.3%	N/A
Cavalier	1,360	$762	15.5%	N/A
Larimore	1,343	$649	31.7%	N/A
Burlington	1,308	$942	23.9%	N/A
Cando	1,218	$644	18.4%	N/A
Parshall	1,217	$674	21.6%	N/A
Rolla	1,190	$688	26.9%	N/A
Shell Valley	1,183	$348	23.3%	N/A
Mapleton	1,151	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crosby	1,105	$1,061	14.9%	N/A
Hettinger	1,096	$536	21.6%	N/A
Thompson	1,052	$725	22.1%	N/A
Velva	1,050	$712	20.6%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.