2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Minot, ND
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Minot, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,143 and +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $930 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $930 |
| 3 | Minot (this page) | $975 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $985 |
| 5 | Fargo | $1,013 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,020 |
| 7 | Mandan | $1,030 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $1,050 |
| 9 | West Fargo | $1,130 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,160 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,400 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,400 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,160 |
| 3 | West Fargo | $1,130 |
| 4 | Bismarck | $1,050 |
| 5 | Mandan | $1,030 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,020 |
| 7 | Fargo | $1,013 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $985 |
| 9 | Minot (this page) | $975 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $930 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Minot.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Minot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan, ND | 106.6 mi | $1,030 | +$55 (+6%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 106.6 mi | $1,050 | +$75 (+8%) |
| Watford City, ND | 129.9 mi | $1,400 | +$425 (+44%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 138.9 mi | $1,020 | +$45 (+5%) |
| Williston, ND | 168.8 mi | $1,160 | +$185 (+19%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Minot — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Minot?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Minot, North Dakota is $975 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,143.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Minot?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,000 ($3,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Minot expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Minot's 2-bedroom median of $975 is +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Minot rank for 2-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 2-bedroom data, Minot ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Minot?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Minot.