Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Bismarck, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Bismarck
$1,395/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bismarck is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bismarck
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bismarck rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bismarck, ND
Average rent prices in Bismarck have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,255, whereas a house costs $1,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Bismarck run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $815 | No Change | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,399 |  4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,702 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,637 | 10% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cathedral Historic District | $1,100 | |
Copper Ridge | $1,395 | |
Country Creek | $1,695 | |
Downtown Bismarck | $1,395 | |
Faimans Sunrise | $1,465 | |
North Dakota State Capitol Complex | $1,395 | |
North Hills | $1,395 | |
Northridge Estates | $1,375 | |
Sattler Sunrise | $1,400 | |
Wachter's | $1,397 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,255 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,747 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$815
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,702
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,637
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
North Hills
Average rent
$1,395
Wachter's
Average rent
$1,397
Downtown Bismarck
Average rent
$1,395
Cathedral Historic District
Average rent
$1,100
Country Creek
Average rent
$1,695
Faimans Sunrise
Average rent
$1,465
Northridge Estates
Average rent
$1,375
Sattler Sunrise
Average rent
$1,400
Copper Ridge
Average rent
$1,395
North Dakota State Capitol Complex
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
7%
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
27%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bismarck, ND is 30% higher than the median rent in Alexander, ND.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,072
$1,125
$1,100
3%$1,095
$1,545
26%$1,395
17%$1,050
1%$1,495
32%$1,600
20%$995
19%$1,200
2%$1,097
7%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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 29% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Bismarck, ND
1d ago
215 E Arbor Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,370
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bismarck
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bismarck
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1836 Allison Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
41m ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$3,052–$5,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4001 Oklahoma Ln, Bismarck, ND 58503
2 beds
2 baths
$3,154–$3,413
House for rent
40m ago
2906 2906-3014 Kamrose Drive/2904-2936 Dortmund Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504
3 beds
3 baths
$3,058–$3,110
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fisher Ln, Bismarck, ND 58501
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,266
Apartment for rent
41m ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$3,052–$5,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
202 202 & 208 E Greenfield Lane, Bismarck, ND 58503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,120–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bismarck
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
40m ago
2906 2906-3014 Kamrose Drive/2904-2936 Dortmund Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504
3 beds
3 baths
$3,058–$3,110
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4201 Montreal St, Bismarck, ND 58503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,360
Apartment for rent
41m ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$3,052–$5,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
40m ago
425 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,321–$2,543
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3415 Montreal St, Bismarck, ND 58503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,365
Apartment for rent
41m ago
Verified
3009 43rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$3,052–$5,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
120 E Avenue A, Bismarck, ND 58501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
11h ago
500 N 3rd St, Bismarck, ND 58501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,225
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2112 Grimsrud Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment 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 September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bismarck?
Average rent prices in Bismarck have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Bismarck rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bismarck is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bismarck?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bismarck are Cathedral Historic District ($1,100/mo), Northridge Estates ($1,375/mo), and North Hills ($1,395/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?
March offers the best rental deals in Bismarck with the lowest rents of the year, while September sees peak pricing with roughly 13% higher costs. November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting with reduced demand.
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).