Average rent in Bismarck, ND
November 2026. Based on 42 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs North Dakota | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,005 | $694 | 23 | about the same | 28% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $981 | $634 | 8 | about the same | 42% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,052 | $795 | 11 | about the same | 49% lower |
| All sizes | $1,013 | $634 | 42 | about the same | 43% lower |
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What rent costs in Bismarck, ND
A 1-bedroom averages $1,005, a 2-bedroom averages $981 and a 3-bedroom averages $1,052 a month. Overall, rent in Bismarck, ND is 43% lower than the US average of $1,790 and about the same than the North Dakota average of $1,013.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Bismarck needs about $3,350 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Bismarck, ND?
The average rent in Bismarck, ND is $1,013 a month across 42 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bismarck?
A 1-bedroom in Bismarck, ND averages $1,005 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Bismarck?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,350 a month after tax.
Is rent in Bismarck higher than the US average?
Rent in Bismarck, ND is 43% lower than the US average of $1,790 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-12.