# Average Rent in Bismarck, ND > How much is rent in Bismarck, ND? $1,055 median across 73 units in 9 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND? The average listed apartment rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,112 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 73 priced apartments in 9 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 9 apartment buildings, 73 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,112/mo median $1,055 [+4.7% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/trends/) Cheapest $770/mo Arbor 406 Properties 9 tracked daily Units 73 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/trends/) [Explore Bismarck, ND on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=bismarck-nd) [Bismarck, ND Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Bismarck, ND. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,200 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Bismarck, ND over the last 3 months. Started at $1,377, ended at $1,200. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 1,377 | | Aug | 1,406 | | Aug | 1,453 | | Aug | 1,415 | | Sep | 1,417 | | Sep | 1,459 | | Sep | 1,431 | | Sep | 1,439 | | Oct | 1,257 | | Oct | 1,146 | | Oct | 1,268 | | Oct | 1,153 | | Oct | 1,196 | | Nov | 1,200 | [Full Bismarck, ND price history](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Bismarck, ND Rent Prices All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.7 (3)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/arbor-406-bismarck-nd/): Arbor 406 406 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA From $770/mo Avg $1,036 19 units [#2 3.8 (6)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/highland-at-lakewood-bismarck-nd/): Highland at Lakewood 4400 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA From $795/mo as of Oct 7 Avg $1,414 8 units [#3 3 (2)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/lakewood-crossing-bismarck-nd/): Lakewood Crossing 4201 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA From $795/mo Avg $1,244 7 units [#4 5 (2)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/brentwood-ii-bismarck-nd/): Brentwood II 115 W Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA From $805/mo Avg $1,049 18 units [#5 5 (1)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/stonefield-townhomes-bismarck-nd/): Stonefield Townhomes 4800 N 19th St, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA From $805/mo Avg $1,049 18 units [#6 4 (4)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/garden-grove-bismarck-nd/): Garden Grove 2010 Xavier St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA From $840/mo Avg $840 1 units [#7 4.2 (13)](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/parkview-arms-bismarck-nd/): Parkview Arms 1109 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA From $905/mo Avg $983 2 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Arbor 406 406 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/arbor-406-bismarck-nd/) | $770 | $1,036 | $1.06/ft² | 4.7 (3) | 19 | | 2 | [Highland at Lakewood 4400 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/highland-at-lakewood-bismarck-nd/) | $795 as of Oct 7 | $1,414 | $1.49/ft² | 3.8 (6) | 8 | | 3 | [Lakewood Crossing 4201 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/lakewood-crossing-bismarck-nd/) | $795 | $1,244 | $1.59/ft² | 3 (2) | 7 | | 4 | [Brentwood II 115 W Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/brentwood-ii-bismarck-nd/) | $805 | $1,049 | -- | 5 (2) | 18 | | 5 | [Stonefield Townhomes 4800 N 19th St, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/stonefield-townhomes-bismarck-nd/) | $805 | $1,049 | -- | 5 (1) | 18 | | 6 | [Garden Grove 2010 Xavier St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/garden-grove-bismarck-nd/) | $840 | $840 | $2.50/ft² | 4 (4) | 1 | | 7 | [Parkview Arms 1109 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/parkview-arms-bismarck-nd/) | $905 | $983 | $1.37/ft² | 4.2 (13) | 2 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/) [Arbor 406](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/arbor-406-bismarck-nd/): ![Arbor 406 apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14850?w=600) 4.7 (3) 406 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA From $770/mo 19 units [Highland at Lakewood](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/highland-at-lakewood-bismarck-nd/): ![Highland at Lakewood apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14837?w=600) 3.8 (6) 4400 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA From $795/mo prices as of Oct 7 8 units [Lakewood Crossing](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/lakewood-crossing-bismarck-nd/): ![Lakewood Crossing apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14838?w=600) 3 (2) 4201 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA From $795/mo 7 units [Brentwood II](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/brentwood-ii-bismarck-nd/): ![Brentwood II apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14853?w=600) 5 (2) 115 W Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA From $805/mo 18 units [Stonefield Townhomes](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/stonefield-townhomes-bismarck-nd/): ![Stonefield Townhomes apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14851?w=600) 5 (1) 4800 N 19th St, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA From $805/mo 18 units [Garden Grove](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/garden-grove-bismarck-nd/): ![Garden Grove apartments in Bismarck, ND](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14848?w=600) 4 (4) 2010 Xavier St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA From $840/mo 1 units [Browse all Bismarck, ND apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/) By Area ## Bismarck, ND neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Bismarck 58504 3](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/?neighborhood=Bismarck%2058504)[Mandan 58554 3](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/?neighborhood=Mandan%2058554)[Bismarck 58501 2](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/?neighborhood=Bismarck%2058501)[Bismarck 58503 2](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/apartments/?neighborhood=Bismarck%2058503) ## Bismarck, ND Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Bismarck, ND is **$1,112 per month**, based on 73 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $770 at Arbor 406 to $1,660 at Northridge Apartment Homes. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $967/mo | $795/mo | 3 | | 1 Bed | $985/mo | $770/mo | 10 | | 2 Bed | $1,184/mo | $805/mo | 30 | | 3 Bed | $1,107/mo | $805/mo | 29 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Bismarck, ND, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bismarck, ND averages **$985/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,184/mo**. At the local median household income of **$77,608**, that works out to **17% of gross income**, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bismarck, ND at **$992/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/trends/) runs **12% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bismarck, ND while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bismarck, ND? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $44,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,112/mo. Comfortable income $53,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($770/mo), you need to earn at least **$31,000/year**. Median household income in Bismarck, ND is **$77,608** , about 45% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Bismarck, ND Overall prices in Bismarck, ND runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bismarck, ND's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,112 | | Utilities | $326 | | Groceries | $524 | | Transportation | $776 | | Healthcare | $379 | | Other goods and services | $606 | | Estimated total | $3,723/mo | Population 74,146 Median household income $77,608 Census median rent $992/mo Census rent burden 25.4% Median age 38.2 Mean commute 16 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in North Dakota How Bismarck, ND rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Bismarck, ND | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Grand Forks, ND](https://average-rent.com/city/grand-forks-nd/) | $1,284 | +15% | -8.5% | 18 | | [Fargo, ND](https://average-rent.com/city/fargo-nd/) | $917 | -18% | -6.7% | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND? The average listed apartment rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,112 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 73 priced apartments in 9 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Bismarck, ND? The median asking rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,055 per month, computed from 73 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,112/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bismarck, ND? The lowest available rent in Bismarck, ND starts at $770 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bismarck, ND? 1-bedroom apartments in Bismarck, ND average $985/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $770/mo across 10 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bismarck, ND? 2-bedroom apartments in Bismarck, ND average $1,184/mo. Units start from $805/mo across 30 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Bismarck, ND Track how apartment prices are changing over time. [View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/bismarck-nd/trends/) ## Missing your neighborhood? Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours. [Get Started](https://average-rent.com/request/)