1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Williston, ND
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Williston, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,256 and +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Williston
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Williston
Compare Williston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 3 | Minot | $755 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $785 |
| 5 | Fargo | $840 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 7 | Mandan | $920 |
| 8 | West Fargo | $930 |
| 9 | Bismarck | $943 |
| 10 | Williston (this page) | $1,030 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,140 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,140 |
| 2 | Williston (this page) | $1,030 |
| 3 | Bismarck | $943 |
| 4 | West Fargo | $930 |
| 5 | Mandan | $920 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 7 | Fargo | $840 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $785 |
| 9 | Minot | $755 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $710 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $710 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Williston.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Williston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City, ND | 49.9 mi | $1,140 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 110.3 mi | $850 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Minot, ND | 168.8 mi | $755 | $-275 (-27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Williston — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Williston?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Williston, North Dakota is $1,030 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,256.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Williston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Williston expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Williston's 1-bedroom median of $1,030 is +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Williston rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 1-bedroom data, Williston ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Williston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dickinson ($850), Minot ($755).