3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Minot, ND
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Minot, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,143 and +36% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $1,300 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $1,300 |
| 3 | Minot (this page) | $1,365 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $1,385 |
| 5 | Fargo | $1,423 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,430 |
| 7 | Mandan | $1,440 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $1,470 |
| 9 | West Fargo | $1,580 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,630 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,690 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,690 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,630 |
| 3 | West Fargo | $1,580 |
| 4 | Bismarck | $1,470 |
| 5 | Mandan | $1,440 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,430 |
| 7 | Fargo | $1,423 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $1,385 |
| 9 | Minot (this page) | $1,365 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $1,300 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $1,300 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Minot.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Minot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan, ND | 106.6 mi | $1,440 | +$75 (+5%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 106.6 mi | $1,470 | +$105 (+8%) |
| Watford City, ND | 129.9 mi | $1,690 | +$325 (+24%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 138.9 mi | $1,430 | +$65 (+5%) |
| Williston, ND | 168.8 mi | $1,630 | +$265 (+19%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Minot — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Minot?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Minot, North Dakota is $1,365 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,143.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Minot?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,600 ($4,550/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Minot expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Minot's 3-bedroom median of $1,365 is +36% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Minot rank for 3-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 3-bedroom data, Minot ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Minot?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Minot.