Can A Customer Service Representative Afford Rent in Minot, ND?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.3% of gross income.

Minot rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Dakota state estimate).

Minot median rent
$1,143/mo
Customer Service Representative salary (North Dakota)
$41,138/yr
Rent as % of income
33.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,428, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,028/mo in rent. Minot's median rent of $1,143 exceeds that threshold by $115/mo, putting a customer service representative salary into the rent-burdened range here. A customer service representative works roughly 57.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a customer service representative salary

Customer service rep pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US metros. At the national-average CSR salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,060 a month in rent, which is below median rent in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These North Dakota cities have lower median rent than Minot, which improves the affordability math on a customer service representative salary:

Mandan, ND
$1,141/mo (33.3% of income)
Grand Forks, ND
$1,138/mo (33.2% of income)
Mandan, ND
$1,132/mo (33% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a customer service representative afford rent in Minot, ND?

Median rent in Minot is $1,143 a month. A typical customer service representative in North Dakota earns about $41,138 a year, which makes that rent 33.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a customer service representative afford in Minot?

Using the 30% rule, a customer service representative salary in North Dakota (~$41,138/yr) supports up to $1,028 a month in rent. Minot's current median rent is $1,143/mo, which is $115/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a customer service representative work to cover rent in Minot?

At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a customer service representative in North Dakota works roughly 57.8 hours a month to cover Minot's median rent of $1,143.

Where is rent cheaper than Minot for a customer service representative?

Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Mandan ($1,141/mo), Grand Forks ($1,138/mo), Mandan ($1,132/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a customer service representative salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived North Dakota state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Minot, ND. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.