Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Dickinson, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Dickinson, ND rent slipped 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,098/month. Renters today are paying $56 less per month on average than last year.

  • Dickinson sits 42.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 52 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Dickinson run around $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $800/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,048/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,310/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Dickinson slipped 31.1% year over year, a decline that contrasts with the overall citywide rent drop of 4.6%. This segment shows a distinct cooling compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Dickinson

$1,097/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dickinson is $1,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $802 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dickinson

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dickinson rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $938, whereas a house costs $1,379. 1-bedroom apartments in Dickinson run $812 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

16%

1 bedroom

$800

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,047

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,310

5%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,047

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

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$1,097
decreased by42%

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 12% lower than the median rent in Alexander, ND.

Discover rentals in Dickinson, ND

Century - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Century

1156 21st St W, Dickinson, ND 58601

1–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$995

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mall View - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Mall View

1678 Prairie Ave, Dickinson, ND 58601

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1814 Praire Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1814 Praire Ave

1814 Prairie Ave, Dickinson, ND 58601

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Atlantic Apartment Complex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Atlantic Apartment Complex

127 8th Ave E, Dickinson, ND 58601

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,097 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dickinson?

Average rent prices in Dickinson have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Dickinson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dickinson is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $802 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 $44,000/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