Studio Apartment Rent in Wahpeton, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wahpeton, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $903 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wahpeton
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 Wahpeton
Compare Wahpeton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $680 |
| 2 | Fargo | $693 |
| 3 | Wahpeton (this page) | $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 (this page) | $700 |
| 10 | Fargo | $693 |
| 11 | Minot | $680 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wahpeton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wahpeton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead, MN | 39.1 mi | $710 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Fargo, ND | 40.9 mi | $693 | $-7 (-1%) |
| West Fargo, ND | 42.6 mi | $770 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Grand Forks, ND | 117.1 mi | $780 | +$80 (+11%) |
| Brookings, SD | 135.4 mi | $760 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Aberdeen, SD | 135.9 mi | $680 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 146.6 mi | $710 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Bemidji, MN | 154.3 mi | $800 | +$100 (+14%) |
| Waite Park, MN | 179.3 mi | $890 | +$190 (+27%) |
Studio rent in Wahpeton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wahpeton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wahpeton, North Dakota is $700 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $903.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wahpeton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wahpeton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wahpeton's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wahpeton rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Wahpeton ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wahpeton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fargo ($693), Aberdeen ($680).