Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Williston, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Williston

$1,200/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williston is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williston

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williston rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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 Williston, ND

Rent prices in Williston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williston is $1,182, whereas a house costs $1,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Williston run $1,085 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$982

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,085

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$982

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,085

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williston, ND is 7% higher than the median rent in Alexander, ND.

Discover rentals in Williston, ND

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

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Williston Senior Apartment Homes II

2618 24th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$554–$1,428

Apartment for rent

Nokota Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

7.5

Very good

Nokota Ridge Apartments

2205 28th St W, Williston, ND 58801

2–3 beds

2 baths

$632–$1,428

Apartment for rent

ND1 - Pheasant Run - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

ND1 - Pheasant Run

2910 17th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

120 6th ST E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

120 6th ST E

120 6th St E, Williston, ND 58801

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,200 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williston?

Average rent prices in Williston have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Williston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williston is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Williston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,100 monthly. Both apartment types experienced growth from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 16.3% and two-bedrooms climbing 47.9%.

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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