Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Williston, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Williston

$1,115/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williston is $1,115 per month as of October 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $785 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williston

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williston 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 Williston, ND

Average rent prices in Williston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Williston, ND

Rent prices in Williston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williston is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Williston run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$950

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$925

9%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,000

6%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Williston and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.

Williston

Median rent price$1,115
decreased by41%

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 Williston, ND is 11% lower than the median rent in Alexander, ND.

Discover rentals in Williston, ND

Williston Senior Apartment Homes II - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Williston Senior Apartment Homes II

2618 24th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$545–$1,416

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.
Nokota Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

7.5

Very good

Nokota Ridge Apartments

2205 28th St W, Williston, ND 58801

2–3 beds

2 baths

$632–$1,416

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.
321 W Highland Dr #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williston

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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.
Broadway Manor - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.8

Very good

Broadway Manor

304 4th Ave E, Williston, ND 58801

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Williston, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the Williston rental market.

How much is rent in Williston?

The average rent in Williston is $1,115 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williston?

Average rent prices in Williston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Williston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williston is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $785 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williston?

To comfortably afford rent in Williston, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Williston, with rents running approximately 16% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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