Rent in Bismarck, ND
Across Bismarck's 7 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,067 a month, with figures from $895–$1,112. The highest typical rent is in 58503 ($1,112) and the lowest in 58501 ($895). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Burleigh County pay about 0.88% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $865 | $865–$900 | 7 |
| 1 bed | $927 | $629–$1,024 | 7 |
| 2 beds | $1,067 | $895–$1,112 | 7 |
| 3 beds | $1,477 | $1,189–$1,600 | 7 |
| 4 beds | $1,696 | $1,696–$2,015 | 7 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bismarck ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bismarck, ND?
- About $1,067 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $895–$1,112. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bismarck, ND?
- About $927 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $629–$1,024. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bismarck, ND?
- About $1,477 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,189–$1,600. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bismarck, ND?
- About $865 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $865–$900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bismarck, ND?
- About $1,696 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,696–$2,015. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bismarck ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 58503 has the highest typical rent at $1,112 a month, and 58501 the lowest at $895.
- What is the property tax rate in Bismarck, ND?
- Owner-occupied homes in Burleigh County pay a typical 0.88% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bismarck rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).