Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in North Dakota
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in North Dakota is Fargo, where the median 2-bedroom asks $860/month, 12% below the statewide median of about $975. The most expensive is Mandan at $1,325/month.
Across the 7 North Dakota cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $860 in Fargo to $1,325 in Mandan, 1.5 times as much. 2 of 7 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $975. The largest rental market, Fargo (1,204 listings), has a median of $860, 12% below the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in North Dakota
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $775 | $860 | 1,204 | -12% |
| 2 | Dickinson | — | $925 | 172 | -5% |
| 3 | Grand Forks | $825 | $975 | 392 | 0% |
| 4 | Minot | $850 | $995 | 353 | +2% |
Most expensive cities to rent in North Dakota
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandan | — | $1,325 | 162 | +36% |
| 2 | Bismarck | $900 | $1,200 | 396 | +23% |
| 3 | West Fargo | — | $995 | 218 | +2% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in North Dakota?
- As of October 17, 2026, Fargo has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the North Dakota cities we rank, at $860/month. Next are Dickinson ($925) and Grand Forks ($975).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in North Dakota?
- As of October 17, 2026, Mandan has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the North Dakota cities we rank, at $1,325/month, 36% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in North Dakota?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $975/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate