Studio Apartment Rent in Minot, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Minot, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,143 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Minot
Compare Minot's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot (this page) | $680 |
| 2 | Fargo | $693 |
| 3 | Wahpeton | $700 |
| 4 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 5 | West Fargo | $770 |
| 6 | Grand Forks | $780 |
| 7 | Mandan | $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 | $830 |
| 6 | Grand Forks | $780 |
| 7 | West Fargo | $770 |
| 8 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 9 | Wahpeton | $700 |
| 10 | Fargo | $693 |
| 11 | Minot (this page) | $680 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Minot.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Minot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan, ND | 106.6 mi | $830 | +$150 (+22%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 106.6 mi | $850 | +$170 (+25%) |
| Watford City, ND | 129.9 mi | $1,130 | +$450 (+66%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 138.9 mi | $850 | +$170 (+25%) |
| Williston, ND | 168.8 mi | $1,010 | +$330 (+49%) |
Studio rent in Minot — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Minot?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Minot, North Dakota is $680 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,143.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Minot?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,200 ($2,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Minot expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Minot's studio median of $680 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Minot rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Minot ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Minot?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Minot.