1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mandan, ND
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mandan, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,410 and +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Mandan
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 Mandan
Compare Mandan's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 3 | Minot | $755 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $785 |
| 5 | Fargo | $840 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 7 | Mandan (this page) | $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 (this page) | $920 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 7 | Fargo | $840 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $785 |
| 9 | Minot | $755 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $710 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Mandan.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Mandan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 16.4 mi | $943 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Minot, ND | 106.6 mi | $755 | $-165 (-18%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 131.6 mi | $850 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 150 mi | $710 | $-210 (-23%) |
| Watford City, ND | 170.4 mi | $1,140 | +$220 (+24%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 187.2 mi | $680 | $-240 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Mandan — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mandan?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Mandan, North Dakota is $920 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,410.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Mandan?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,800 ($3,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mandan expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mandan's 1-bedroom median of $920 is +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mandan rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 1-bedroom data, Mandan ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Mandan?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Minot ($755), Dickinson ($850), Jamestown ($710).