Studio Apartment Rent in Mandan, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mandan, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,410 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mandan
Compare Mandan'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 (this page) | $830 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $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 | $850 |
| 5 | Mandan (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mandan.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mandan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 16.4 mi | $850 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Minot, ND | 106.6 mi | $680 | $-150 (-18%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 131.6 mi | $850 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 150 mi | $710 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Watford City, ND | 170.4 mi | $1,130 | +$300 (+36%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 187.2 mi | $680 | $-150 (-18%) |
Studio rent in Mandan — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mandan?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mandan, North Dakota is $830 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,410.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mandan?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,200 ($2,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mandan expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mandan's studio median of $830 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mandan rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Mandan ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mandan?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Minot ($680), Jamestown ($710), Aberdeen ($680).