3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Williston, ND
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Williston, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,256 and +23% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | $1,300 |
| 2 | Wahpeton | $1,300 |
| 3 | Minot | $1,365 |
| 4 | Grand Forks | $1,385 |
| 5 | Fargo | $1,423 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,430 |
| 7 | Mandan | $1,440 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $1,470 |
| 9 | West Fargo | $1,580 |
| 10 | Williston (this page) | $1,630 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,690 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in North Dakota
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,690 |
| 2 | Williston (this page) | $1,630 |
| 3 | West Fargo | $1,580 |
| 4 | Bismarck | $1,470 |
| 5 | Mandan | $1,440 |
| 6 | Dickinson | $1,430 |
| 7 | Fargo | $1,423 |
| 8 | Grand Forks | $1,385 |
| 9 | Minot | $1,365 |
| 10 | Wahpeton | $1,300 |
| 11 | Jamestown | $1,300 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Williston.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Williston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City, ND | 49.9 mi | $1,690 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 110.3 mi | $1,430 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Minot, ND | 168.8 mi | $1,365 | $-265 (-16%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Williston — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Williston?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Williston, North Dakota is $1,630 per month. This is +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,256.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Williston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Williston expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Williston's 3-bedroom median of $1,630 is +23% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Williston rank for 3-bedroom rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with 3-bedroom data, Williston ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Williston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Dickinson ($1,430), Minot ($1,365).