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Average Rent in Bismarck, ND & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Bismarck, ND. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,086/mo
Lowest Available
$770/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Bismarck, ND
Compare average rent across Bismarck, ND neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan 58554 | $1,519 | ▼ $322 | $1,125 | 2 | 12 |
| Bismarck 58503 | $1,468 | ▼ $523 | $1,265 | 1 | 5 |
| Bismarck 58501 | $1,069 | ▼ $70 | $845 | 2 | 21 |
| Bismarck 58504 | $890 | ▼ $53 | $770 | 2 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bismarck, ND?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,086 per month across 3 apartment communities and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is Arbor 406 starting at $770/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,086/mo.
Prices range from $770 to $1,250 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bismarck, ND
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bismarck, ND
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor 406 | $770/mo | $770/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Sierra Ridge | $1,075/mo | $1,075/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Lakewood Crossing | $1,250/mo | $1,250/mo | 2 | 3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$43,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,086/mo.
Comfortable income
$52,000/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 49% 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) | $1,086 |
| Utilities | $326 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $776 |
| Healthcare | $379 |
| Other goods and services | $606 |
| Estimated total | $3,697/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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