1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Jamestown, ND
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jamestown, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,117 and +49% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Jamestown
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Jamestown
Compare Jamestown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown (this page) | $710 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 3 | Minot | $755 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $785 |
| 5 | Fargo | $840 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 7 | Mandan | $920 |
| 8 | West Fargo | $930 |
| 9 | Bismarck | $943 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,030 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,140 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,140 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,030 |
| 3 | Bismarck | $943 |
| 4 | West Fargo | $930 |
| 5 | Mandan | $920 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 7 | Fargo | $840 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $785 |
| 9 | Minot | $755 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 11 | Jamestown (this page) | $710 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Jamestown.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Jamestown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, SD | 98.1 mi | $680 | $-30 (-4%) |
| West Fargo, ND | 127.1 mi | $930 | +$220 (+31%) |
| Grand Forks, ND | 132.2 mi | $785 | +$75 (+11%) |
| Fargo, ND | 133.5 mi | $840 | +$130 (+18%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 134.1 mi | $943 | +$233 (+33%) |
| Moorhead, MN | 140.2 mi | $860 | +$150 (+21%) |
| Wahpeton, ND | 146.6 mi | $710 | — |
| Mandan, ND | 150 mi | $920 | +$210 (+30%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Jamestown — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jamestown?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Jamestown, North Dakota is $710 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,117.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Jamestown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,400 ($2,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jamestown expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Jamestown's 1-bedroom median of $710 is +49% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jamestown rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 1-bedroom data, Jamestown ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Jamestown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Aberdeen ($680).