4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Watford City, ND
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Watford City, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +75% higher than the citywide median of $1,322 and +8% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Watford City
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Watford City
Compare Watford City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $1,560 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $1,560 |
| 3 | Minot | $1,635 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $1,665 |
| 5 | Fargo | $1,707 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,710 |
| 7 | Mandan | $1,730 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $1,763 |
| 9 | West Fargo | $1,900 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,950 |
| 11 | Watford City (this page) | $2,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City (this page) | $2,320 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,950 |
| 3 | West Fargo | $1,900 |
| 4 | Bismarck | $1,763 |
| 5 | Mandan | $1,730 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,710 |
| 7 | Fargo | $1,707 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $1,665 |
| 9 | Minot | $1,635 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $1,560 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $1,560 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Watford City.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Watford City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston, ND | 49.9 mi | $1,950 | $-370 (-16%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 66.6 mi | $1,710 | $-610 (-26%) |
| Minot, ND | 129.9 mi | $1,635 | $-685 (-30%) |
| Mandan, ND | 170.4 mi | $1,730 | $-590 (-25%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 182.4 mi | $1,763 | $-557 (-24%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Watford City — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Watford City?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Watford City, North Dakota is $2,320 per month. This is +75% higher than the citywide median of $1,322.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Watford City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,800 ($7,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Watford City expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Watford City's 4+ bedroom median of $2,320 is +8% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Watford City rank for 4+ bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 4+ bedroom data, Watford City ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Watford City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Williston ($1,950), Dickinson ($1,710), Minot ($1,635).