Studio Apartment Rent in Watford City, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Watford City, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,322 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $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 (this page) | $1,130 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City (this page) | $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 | $680 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Watford City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Watford City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston, ND | 49.9 mi | $1,010 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 66.6 mi | $850 | $-280 (-25%) |
| Minot, ND | 129.9 mi | $680 | $-450 (-40%) |
| Mandan, ND | 170.4 mi | $830 | $-300 (-27%) |
| Bismarck, ND | 182.4 mi | $850 | $-280 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Watford City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Watford City?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Watford City, North Dakota is $1,130 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,322.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Watford City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,200 ($3,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Watford City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Watford City's studio median of $1,130 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Watford City rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Watford City ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Watford City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Williston ($1,010), Dickinson ($850), Minot ($680).