Studio Apartment Rent in Williston, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Williston, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,256 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Williston
Compare Williston'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 (this page) | $1,010 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,130 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,130 |
| 2 | Williston (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Williston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Williston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City, ND | 49.9 mi | $1,130 | +$120 (+12%) |
| Dickinson, ND | 110.3 mi | $850 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Minot, ND | 168.8 mi | $680 | $-330 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Williston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Williston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Williston, North Dakota is $1,010 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,256.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Williston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Williston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Williston's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Williston rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Williston ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Williston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dickinson ($850), Minot ($680).