Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Watford City, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Watford City

$1,162/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Watford City is $1,162 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $737 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Watford City

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Watford City rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 decreased by 4% 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 $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Watford City run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$600

9%

26%

1 bedroom

$972

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,395

6%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$972

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

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

Median rent price$1,162
decreased by39%

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 Watford City, ND is 7% lower than the median rent in Alexander, ND.

Discover rentals in Watford City, ND

Watford McKenzie Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Age restricted

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Watford McKenzie Village Apartments

118 Fox Hills Pkwy N, Watford City, ND 58854

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$630–$1,619

Price drop

Madison Heights Building 4 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Madison Heights Building 4

1218 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,395

Madison Heights Building 2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Madison Heights Building 2

1324 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,395

Madison Heights Building 3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Madison Heights Building 3

1306 N Main St, Watford City, ND 58854

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,395

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Watford City?

Average rent prices in Watford City have decreased by 4% 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 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $737 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.

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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