4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bismarck, ND
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bismarck, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,372 and +30% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Bismarck
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bismarck
Compare Bismarck's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $1,560 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $1,560 |
| 3 | Minot | $1,635 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $1,665 |
| 5 | Fargo | $1,707 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,710 |
| 7 | Mandan | $1,730 |
| 8 | Bismarck (this page) | $1,763 |
| 9 | West Fargo | $1,900 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,950 |
| 11 | Watford City | $2,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $2,320 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,950 |
| 3 | West Fargo | $1,900 |
| 4 | Bismarck (this page) | $1,763 |
| 5 | Mandan | $1,730 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,710 |
| 7 | Fargo | $1,707 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $1,665 |
| 9 | Minot | $1,635 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $1,560 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $1,560 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bismarck.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bismarck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan, ND | 16.4 mi | $1,730 | $-33 (-2%) |
| Minot, ND | 106.6 mi | $1,635 | $-128 (-7%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 134.1 mi | $1,560 | $-203 (-12%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 146.8 mi | $1,710 | $-53 (-3%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 176.3 mi | $1,470 | $-293 (-17%) |
| Watford City, ND | 182.4 mi | $2,320 | +$557 (+32%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bismarck — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bismarck?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bismarck, North Dakota is $1,763 per month. This is +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,372.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bismarck?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,520 ($5,877/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bismarck expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bismarck's 4+ bedroom median of $1,763 is +30% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bismarck rank for 4+ bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 4+ bedroom data, Bismarck ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bismarck?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Mandan ($1,730), Minot ($1,635), Jamestown ($1,560).