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Jamestown

Pop. 15,787·9th most expensive in North Dakota·Jamestown rents are up 13.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,117/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$848
Falling (Monthly)
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Jamestown · $1,117
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
36/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Jamestown's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,117/mo
Expected by trend
$1,044/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$710
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,404/yr
At $1,117/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jamestown, ND is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,787
Median income
$56,554
Median age
40.7
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
16.9%
25.4%
22.9%
14.5%
20.3%
Under 1816.9%
18–3425.4%
35–5422.9%
55–6414.5%
65+20.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black3.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
38%
30%
24%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma38%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Jamestown, ND has changed in 5 years

Rent
$916 → $1,117
up 21.9%
Income
$49,038 → $56,554
up 15.3%
Population
15,823 → 15,787
down 0.2%
Renter share
45.5% → 45.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 24%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.3 → 40.7
+2.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Jamestown, ND paid around $916 a month. That figure now sits near $1,117, up 21.9% from the 2023 baseline. Median household income climbed from $49,038 to $56,554 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.3% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.8% to 24% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Jamestown, ND reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Jamestown rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Jamestown. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jamestown is $1,117/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,300/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($56,554/yr), Jamestown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jamestown an affordable city for renters?

Jamestown is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,117/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($56,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jamestown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Jamestown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,117/mo in Jamestown. The local median household income is $56,554/yr, meaning the typical Jamestown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jamestown?

Rent in Jamestown has increased 13.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Jamestown rent compare to other cities in North Dakota?

Jamestown is one of the more affordable cities in North Dakota for rent, ranking #9 out of 11 tracked cities at $1,117/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Jamestown?

Aberdeen is nearby and more affordable at $1,049/mo, which is $68 less than Jamestown.

What percentage of Jamestown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of Jamestown households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. Jamestown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Jamestown rent compare to the national average?

Jamestown's median rent of $1,117/mo is $848 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Dakota, it ranks #9 out of 11 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,117/mo, rent takes ~24% of Jamestown's median household income ($56,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jamestown 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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