1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Minot, ND
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Minot, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,143 and +46% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Minot
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 Minot
Compare Minot'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $755 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $710 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Minot.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Minot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan, ND | 106.6 mi | $920 | +$165 (+22%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 106.6 mi | $943 | +$188 (+25%) |
| Watford City, ND | 129.9 mi | $1,140 | +$385 (+51%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 138.9 mi | $850 | +$95 (+13%) |
| Williston, ND | 168.8 mi | $1,030 | +$275 (+36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Minot — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Minot?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Minot, North Dakota is $755 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,143.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Minot?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,200 ($2,517/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Minot expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Minot's 1-bedroom median of $755 is +46% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Minot rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 1-bedroom data, Minot ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Minot?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Minot.