Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Dickinson, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Dickinson rent stands today

    Dickinson, ND rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,140/month. Renters today are paying $37 more per month on average than last year despite a 5.3% month-over-month decline in recent months.

  • Dickinson sits 40.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 50 total rentals and apartments making up 65.5% of the inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Dickinson start at $650/month, with 1-bedroom units at $895/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month. Larger units rent for $1,395/month for 3-bedrooms and $1,410/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Dickinson

$1,140/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dickinson is $1,140 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $759 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dickinson

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dickinson rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dickinson, ND

Average rent prices in Dickinson have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Dickinson, ND

Rent prices in Dickinson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dickinson is $980, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Dickinson run $872 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$650

1%

16%

1 bedroom

$895

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,395

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,410

3%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,410

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson, ND compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dickinson and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dickinson

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dickinson, ND is 9% lower than the median rent in Alexander, ND.

Discover rentals in Dickinson, ND

The Commons - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

The Commons

417 2nd St E, Dickinson, ND 58601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$825

Apartment for rent

Mall View - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Mall View

1678 Prairie Ave, Dickinson, ND 58601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$825

Apartment for rent

1701 Abraham Pkwy #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Dickinson

3BR

1701 Abraham Pkwy #6, Dickinson, ND 58601

3 beds

2 baths

$734

House for rent

Available Sep 5

212 1st Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.3

Very good

212 1st Ave SE

212 1st Ave Se, Dickinson, ND 58601

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dickinson, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the Dickinson rental market.

How much is rent in Dickinson?

The average rent in Dickinson is $1,140 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dickinson?

Average rent prices in Dickinson have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Dickinson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dickinson is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $759 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dickinson?

To comfortably afford rent in Dickinson, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dickinson?

January offers the best rental deals in Dickinson, with prices running about 12% lower than the summer peak in July. Planning a winter move can result in meaningful savings compared to summer months.

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).

Apartments for rent in Dickinson