2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Williston, ND
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Williston, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,256 and +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $930 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $930 |
| 3 | Minot | $975 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $985 |
| 5 | Fargo | $1,013 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,020 |
| 7 | Mandan | $1,030 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $1,050 |
| 9 | West Fargo | $1,130 |
| 10 | Williston (this page) | $1,160 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,400 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,400 |
| 2 | Williston (this page) | $1,160 |
| 3 | West Fargo | $1,130 |
| 4 | Bismarck | $1,050 |
| 5 | Mandan | $1,030 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,020 |
| 7 | Fargo | $1,013 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $985 |
| 9 | Minot | $975 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $930 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $930 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Williston.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Williston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City, ND | 49.9 mi | $1,400 | +$240 (+21%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 110.3 mi | $1,020 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Minot, ND | 168.8 mi | $975 | $-185 (-16%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Williston — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Williston?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Williston, North Dakota is $1,160 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,256.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Williston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Williston expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Williston's 2-bedroom median of $1,160 is +30% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Williston rank for 2-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 2-bedroom data, Williston ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Williston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Dickinson ($1,020), Minot ($975).