Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Mandan, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Mandan rent stands today

    Mandan, ND rent rose 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters today are paying $238 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $1,530/month reached in September 2026.

  • Mandan is 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible smaller market with a total of 63 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,160/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,025/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,312/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,745/month in Mandan. The spread reflects a wide range of options for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment rose 38.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 9.1%. This segment's growth shows a distinct trend within Mandan's rental market compared to overall rent changes.

Median rent

Median rent in Mandan

$1,375/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mandan is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mandan

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Mandan run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,260.

Listings

Studio

$1,160

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,312

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,050

17%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,745

No Change

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,160

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last year

38%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

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 & Services5% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health2% lower
Housing29% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities18% lower

Discover rentals in Mandan, ND

4300 Mckenzie Dr Se - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
106 8th St NW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

106 8th St NW

106 8th St Nw, Mandan, ND 58554

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mandan

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.
1603 9th Ave NW - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1603 9th Ave NW

1603 9th Ave Nw, Mandan, ND 58554

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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 Mandan, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the Mandan rental market.

How much is rent in Mandan?

The average rent in Mandan is $1,375 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mandan?

Average rent prices in Mandan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $525 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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