Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Watford City, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Watford City
$1,162/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Watford City is $1,162 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $767 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watford City
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watford City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Watford City, ND, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Watford City, ND
Average rent prices in Watford City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Watford City, ND
Rent prices in Watford City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watford City is $1,125, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Watford City run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $950 |  4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 4% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Watford City, ND.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 3% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Watford City, ND.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watford City, 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 Watford City, ND compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watford City and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watford City
40%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watford City, ND is 9% lower than the median rent in Alexander, ND.
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Discover rentals in Watford City, ND
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Watford City
3209 11th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND 58854
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
118 Fox Hills Pkwy N, Watford City, ND 58854
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$630–$1,619
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4th 4th Ave Se, Watford City, ND 58854
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
4d ago
1406 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
2 beds
2 baths
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
118 Fox Hills Pkwy N, Watford City, ND 58854
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$630–$1,619
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1218 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1306 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1406 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
2 beds
2 baths
$1,125
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1218 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1306 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1324 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,395
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1218 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Watford City
3209 11th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND 58854
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Watford City, ND
Quick answers to common questions about the Watford City rental market.
How much is rent in Watford City?
The average rent in Watford City is $1,162 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watford City?
Average rent prices in Watford City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Watford City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watford City is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $767 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Watford City?
To comfortably afford rent in Watford City, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Watford City?
Based on our current listings, 72% of Watford City rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 21 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 29 units.
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).