What is the average apartment size in Watford City?

The average size for a Watford City, ND apartment is 921 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Watford City?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in Watford City is $1,226 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Watford City?

The typical apartment in Watford City offers about 921 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Watford City, ND Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Watford City?

The typical rent budget in Watford City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 81% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Watford City?

In Watford City, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Watford City is $1,226, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 752 square feet for $1,074, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,200 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,015 sq ft) for $1,536, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Watford City, ND

Last updated: November 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,226	921 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,074	752 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,200	973 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,536	1,015 sq. ft.

Watford City, ND rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Watford City, ND?

The largest share of rentals in Watford City, ND (81%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Watford City, ND?

1,859 or 71% of the households in Watford City, ND are renter-occupied while 770 or 29% are owner-occupied.

How Watford City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Watford City	$1,226
Fargo	$1,180
Grand Forks	$1,356
West Fargo	$1,135
Williston	$1,344
Minot	$1,166

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Watford City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.