Average Rent in Bismarck, ND
11 apartment buildings, 122 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$690/mo
Garden Grove
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
122
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Bismarck, ND.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Bismarck, ND Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Garden Grove
2010 Xavier St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Arbor 406
406 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Belcastle Management
119 Irvine Loop, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Parkview Arms
1109 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Sierra Ridge
1060 W Turnpike Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Diamond Bend
4430 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
Highland at Lakewood
4400 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Grove 2010 Xavier St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA | $690 | $895 | $1.40/ft² | 4 (4) | 12 |
| 2 | Arbor 406 406 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA | $770 | $770 | $0.99/ft² | 4.7 (3) | 1 |
| 3 | Belcastle Management 119 Irvine Loop, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA | $990 | $1,505 | $1.48/ft² | 4 (44) | 82 |
| 4 | Parkview Arms 1109 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1.28/ft² | 4.2 (13) | 1 |
| 5 | Sierra Ridge 1060 W Turnpike Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA | $1,195 | $1,467 | $1.36/ft² | 4.6 (55) | 5 |
| 6 | Diamond Bend 4430 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA | $1,250 | $1,553 | $1.26/ft² | 4.8 (5) | 4 |
| 7 | Highland at Lakewood 4400 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA | $1,250 | $1,478 | $1.51/ft² | 3.8 (6) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Garden Grove
4 (4)2010 Xavier St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Arbor 406
4.7 (3)406 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Belcastle Management
4 (44)119 Irvine Loop, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Parkview Arms
4.2 (13)1109 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Sierra Ridge
4.6 (55)1060 W Turnpike Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Diamond Bend
4.8 (5)4430 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
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Bismarck, ND neighborhoods
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Bismarck, ND Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,442 per month, based on 122 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $690 at Garden Grove to $2,420 at Belcastle Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,058/mo | $720/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,323/mo | $690/mo | 40 |
| 2 Bed | $1,478/mo | $740/mo | 59 |
| 3 Bed | $1,731/mo | $1,000/mo | 17 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Bismarck, ND, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bismarck, ND averages $1,323/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,478/mo. At the local median household income of $77,608, that works out to 22% 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 runs 45% 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
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,442/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($690/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Bismarck, ND is $77,608 , about 12% 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) | $1,442 |
| Utilities | $326 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $776 |
| Healthcare | $379 |
| Other goods and services | $606 |
| Estimated total | $4,053/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
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
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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 | $1,413 | -2% | -1.4% | 16 |
| Fargo, ND | $948 | -34% | -3.4% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND?
The average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,442 per month, based on 122 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Bismarck, ND?
The median asking rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,465 per month, computed from 122 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,442/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 $690 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bismarck, ND?
1-bedroom apartments in Bismarck, ND average $1,323/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $690/mo across 40 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bismarck, ND?
2-bedroom apartments in Bismarck, ND average $1,478/mo. Units start from $740/mo across 59 units currently listed.
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