Most overheated rental markets in North Dakota
Cities in North Dakota renting furthest above their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Grand Forks ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 40.
- Across all 7 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,189/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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7 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Grand ForksND | 40 | $1,149/mo | +5.2% | +3.9% |
| 02 | West FargoND | 47 | $1,189/mo | +1.4% | +7.2% |
| 03 | MinotND | 48 | $1,269/mo | +1.1% | +6.5% |
| 04 | FargoND | 49 | $1,094/mo | +0.3% | +3.4% |
| 05 | JamestownND | 51 | $1,051/mo | -0.7% | +5.7% |
| 06 | BismarckND | 58 | $1,242/mo | -4.0% | +2.8% |
| 07 | WillistonND | 87 | $1,288/mo | -18.4% | -4.6% |