Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Mandan, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Mandan rent stands today

    Mandan, ND rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,380/month. Renters today are paying $205 more per month on average than last year, with the median rent at $1,545 this September.

  • Mandan sits 27.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 64 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Mandan are around $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,020/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,325/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,840/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $1,745/month. The 3-bedroom median is $1,840, representing the upper range for bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Mandan

$1,380/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mandan is $1,380 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $520 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mandan

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mandan rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 3% 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 Mandan, ND

Rent prices in Mandan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mandan is $1,260, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Mandan run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,260.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

No Change

59%

1 bedroom

$1,020

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,325

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,840

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,745

No Change

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

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$1,380
decreased by27%

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 Mandan, ND is 10% 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 & Services6% lower
Groceries1% higher
Health5% lower
Housing30% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Mandan, ND

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

1 bed

1 bath

$585

Apartment for rent

303 1st Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

Apartment for rent

201 1st Ave NE - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.9

Very good

201 1st Ave NE

201 1st Ave Ne, Mandan, ND 58554

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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 $1,380 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mandan?

Average rent prices in Mandan have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Mandan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mandan is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 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 $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Mandan, with prices running about 14% lower than December's peak rates. July sees the most competition among renters, while December has the least competitive market.

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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