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Wahpeton

Pop. 8,010·11th most expensive in North Dakota·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$876/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$1,086
Falling (Monthly)
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Wahpeton · $876
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $876/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$35,000/yr
Local median income
$62,750/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wahpeton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$700
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,560
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $876 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$10,512/yr
At $876/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wahpeton, ND is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,010
Median income
$62,750
Median age
34.7
Renters
54.6%
Age distribution
14.5%
35.8%
17.5%
12.7%
19.4%
Under 1814.5%
18–3435.8%
35–5417.5%
55–6412.7%
65+19.4%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Black1.7%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.5%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
26.5%
43.6%
23.1%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college43.6%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
45.4%
54.6%
Owner45.4%
Renter54.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Wahpeton, ND has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,000 → $62,750
up 39.4%
Population
7,928 → 8,010
up 1.0%
Renter share
47.5% → 54.6%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 23.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
33.9 → 34.7
+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Wahpeton, ND now reports about $62,750, up from $45,000 in 2021. Census counts show Wahpeton, ND adding about 82 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 47.5% to 54.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.9% to 23.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wahpeton is $876/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $700/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,300/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($62,750/yr), Wahpeton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wahpeton an affordable city for renters?

Wahpeton is considered very affordable for renters. At $876/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($62,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wahpeton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wahpeton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $876/mo in Wahpeton. The local median household income is $62,750/yr, meaning the typical Wahpeton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wahpeton?

Rent in Wahpeton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Wahpeton rent compare to other cities in North Dakota?

Wahpeton is one of the more affordable cities in North Dakota for rent, ranking #11 out of 11 tracked cities at $876/mo.

What percentage of Wahpeton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.6% of Wahpeton households are renters, while 45.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Wahpeton has a strong rental market.

How does Wahpeton rent compare to the national average?

Wahpeton's median rent of $876/mo is $1,086 (55%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Dakota, it ranks #11 out of 11 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $876/mo, rent takes ~17% of Wahpeton's median household income ($62,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wahpeton 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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