Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Minot, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Minot rent stands today

    Minot, ND rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,037/month. Renters are paying $217 more per month on average than last year, extending the recent upward trend in rents after a dip in early 2026.

  • Minot remains 46.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a lower-cost market with a small total rental inventory of 121 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Minot rent for $595/month, 1-bedrooms for $855/month, and 2-bedrooms for $995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,440/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,695/month compared to $995/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Minot rose 27.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide 4.2% increase. This segment's growth shows a distinct trend compared to the broader rental market in Minot, ND.

Median rent

Median rent in Minot

$1,037/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Minot is $1,037 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $913 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Minot

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Minot 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 Minot, ND

Average rent prices in Minot have increased 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 Minot, ND

Rent prices in Minot vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Minot is $995, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Minot run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$595

6%

2%

1 bedroom

$855

6%

No Change

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,440

130%

70%

4 bedroom

$2,495

14%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$595

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,440

Last 30 days

130%

Last year

70%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Minot and Arnegard by all bedroom counts and property types.

Minot

Median rent price$1,037
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Minot, ND is 17% lower than the median rent in Arnegard, ND.

Cost of living in Minot, 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 & Services1% lower
Groceries8% lower
Health9% higher
Housing26% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Minot, ND

Brooklyn Heights - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Brooklyn Heights

411 8th St Sw, Minot, ND 58701

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$555–$865

Apartment for rent

Summit Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Summit Park

605 505, 525, 605 & 705 Park Street, Minot, ND 58701

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$555–$885

Apartment for rent

22 South Main st. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

22 South Main st.

22 Main St S, Minot, ND 58701

2 beds

1 bath

$595–$695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2400 4th St NW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

2400 4th St NW

2400 4th St Nw, Minot, ND 58703

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Minot, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the Minot rental market.

How much is rent in Minot?

The average rent in Minot is $1,037 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Minot?

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

How does Minot rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Minot is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $913 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Minot?

To comfortably afford rent in Minot, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Minot average around $910 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of the rental market at 55% of available listings, followed by one-bedroom units at 21% of 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).

Apartments for rent in Minot