Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Mandan, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Mandan rent stands today

    Mandan, ND rent rose 11.6% year over year, reaching a current median of $1,395/month. This marks a $395 monthly increase from last year, with a 4.5% increase month over month as the market hits its peak rent for the period.

  • Mandan sits 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 78 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Renters in Mandan can expect to pay around $1,275/month for studios, $1,030/month for 1-bedroom units, $1,302/month for 2-bedrooms, and up to $2,745/month for 4+ bedroom units. The 3-bedroom median rent is $2,345/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Mandan

$1,395/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mandan is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mandan

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mandan rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mandan, ND

Average rent prices in Mandan have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Mandan, ND

Rent prices in Mandan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mandan is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Mandan run $1,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

49%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,030

No Change

50%

2 bedroom

$1,302

6%

28%

3 bedroom

$2,345

14%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,745

34%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,302

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

2%

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

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

Mandan

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mandan, ND is 24% higher than the median rent in Alexander, ND.

Cost of living in Mandan, 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 & Services3% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health6% higher
Housing23% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities19% lower

Discover rentals in Mandan, ND

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

1 bed

1 bath

$585

Apartment for rent

1301 3rd St NW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

1301 3rd St NW

1301 3rd St Nw, Mandan, ND 58554

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

109 9th Ave Nw #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

Apartment for rent

1706 E Main St #A5 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

2 beds

1 bath

$885

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mandan, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the Mandan rental market.

How much is rent in Mandan?

The average rent in Mandan is $1,395 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mandan?

Average rent prices in Mandan have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Mandan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mandan is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mandan?

To comfortably afford rent in Mandan, 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 Mandan?

Mandan's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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).

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