Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Average rent in
Bismarck, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bismarck, ND rent rose 7.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying $47 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 3.5% below the peak of $1,466/month seen in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Bismarck sits 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 89 total rentals and a moderate price point for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bismarck run around $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,195/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,052/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,745/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Bismarck
$1,395/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Bismarck is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bismarck
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bismarck rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bismarck, ND
Average rent prices in Bismarck have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bismarck, ND
Rent prices in Bismarck vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bismarck is $1,297, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Bismarck run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 |  2% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,051 | 1% | 35% | |
4 bedroom | $2,745 | 6% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Copper Ridge | $1,505 | |
Country Creek | $1,415 | |
Downtown Bismarck | $1,075 | |
Faimans Sunrise | $1,395 | |
Harvest Meadows | $1,295 | |
North Dakota State Capitol Complex | $1,100 | |
North Hills | $1,404 | |
Northridge Estates | $1,405 | |
Sattler Sunrise | $1,475 | |
Wachter's | $1,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,297 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,172 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,051
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
35%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
North Hills
Average rent
$1,404
Downtown Bismarck
Average rent
$1,075
Wachter's
Average rent
$1,295
Sattler Sunrise
Average rent
$1,475
Northridge Estates
Average rent
$1,405
Country Creek
Average rent
$1,415
Copper Ridge
Average rent
$1,505
Faimans Sunrise
Average rent
$1,395
Harvest Meadows
Average rent
$1,295
North Dakota State Capitol Complex
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bismarck, ND, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bismarck, ND compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bismarck and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bismarck
28%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bismarck, ND is 12% higher than the median rent in Alexander, ND.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
11%$1,125
$1,089
10%$1,045
$1,395
33%$1,350
26%$1,045
24%$1,495
33%$1,600
80%$912
3%$630
30%$1,195
12%Cost of living in Bismarck, ND
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 17% lower |
Discover rentals in Bismarck, ND
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bismarck
1025 N 13th St #F, Bismarck, ND 58501
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
2d ago
215 E Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bismarck
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1831 Allison Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,764–$5,524
Apartment for rent
2d ago
212 Fisher Lane, Bismarck, ND 58504
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,555
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2906 2906-3014 Kamrose Drive/2904-2936 Dortmund Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504
3 beds
3 baths
$2,941
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sattler Sunrise house for rent in Bismarck
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,764–$5,524
Apartment for rent
7h ago
226 226 & 220 E Greenfield Lane, Bismarck, ND 58503
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,555
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1811 Allison Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bismarck
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
1d ago
4201 Montreal St, Bismarck, ND 58503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$2,720
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,764–$5,524
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2930 Baltimore Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$3,897
Apartment for rent
19h ago
425 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,395–$2,404
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,764–$5,524
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2316 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
11h ago
320 W Lasalle Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,657 –$2,317
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Bismarck
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bismarck, ND
Quick answers to common questions about the Bismarck rental market.
How much is rent in Bismarck?
The average rent in Bismarck is $1,395 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bismarck?
Average rent prices in Bismarck have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Bismarck rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bismarck is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bismarck?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck are Downtown Bismarck ($1,075/mo), North Dakota State Capitol Complex ($1,100/mo), and Wachter's ($1,295/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bismarck?
To comfortably afford rent in Bismarck, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bismarck?
Bismarck's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments remained relatively stable in pricing, while one-bedrooms saw a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).