Studio Apartment Rent in Bismarck, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bismarck, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,372 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bismarck
Compare Bismarck's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $680 |
| 2 | Fargo | $693 |
| 3 | Wahpeton | $700 |
| 4 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 5 | West Fargo | $770 |
| 6 | Grand Forks | $780 |
| 7 | Mandan | $830 |
| 8 | Bismarck (this page) | $850 |
| 9 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,010 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,130 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,130 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,010 |
| 3 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 4 | Bismarck (this page) | $850 |
| 5 | Mandan | $830 |
| 6 | Grand Forks | $780 |
| 7 | West Fargo | $770 |
| 8 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 9 | Wahpeton | $700 |
| 10 | Fargo | $693 |
| 11 | Minot | $680 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bismarck.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bismarck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan, ND | 16.4 mi | $830 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Minot, ND | 106.6 mi | $680 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 134.1 mi | $710 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 146.8 mi | $850 | — |
| Aberdeen, SD | 176.3 mi | $680 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Watford City, ND | 182.4 mi | $1,130 | +$280 (+33%) |
Studio rent in Bismarck — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bismarck?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bismarck, North Dakota is $850 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,372.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bismarck?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bismarck expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bismarck's studio median of $850 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bismarck rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Bismarck ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bismarck?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mandan ($830), Minot ($680), Jamestown ($710).