Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Burleigh County, North Dakota
Burleigh County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,067 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $998 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.52 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,067
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% less than in North Dakota
- Typical rent
- $998
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 5% more than in North Dakota
- Wage needed
- $20.52
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 39%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in North Dakota
Only here
Renting in Burleigh County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Sheridan County has the lowest typical rent ($373), 63% below the $998 in Burleigh County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Burleigh County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Burleigh County was $1,258 a month in September 2026: 2.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $865 | $16.63 | $34,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $927 | $17.83 | $37,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,067 | $20.52 | $42,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,477 | $28.40 | $59,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,696 | $32.62 | $67,840 |
HUD area: Bismarck, ND MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 16 ZIP codes in Burleigh County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,060 in 58477 to $1,220 in 58494. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,067).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 58477 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
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| 58494 | Bismarck, ND | $990 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,700 | $1,950 |
| 58501 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58503 | Bismarck, ND | $970 | $1,040 | $1,180 | $1,640 | $1,890 |
| 58504 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58504 | Emmons County, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58505 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58521 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58532 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58532 | Kidder County, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58558 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,710 |
| 58560 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58560 | Emmons County, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58572 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58579 | Bismarck, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58579 | McLean County, ND | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
- 58477 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58494 · Bismarck, ND $1,220$1,700
- 58501 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58503 · Bismarck, ND $1,180$1,640
- 58504 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58504 · Emmons County, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58505 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58521 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58532 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58532 · Kidder County, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58558 · Bismarck, ND $1,070$1,480
- 58560 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58560 · Emmons County, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58572 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58579 · Bismarck, ND $1,060$1,480
- 58579 · McLean County, ND $1,060$1,480
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Burleigh County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in North Dakota, 39%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
39%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
11,903 households rent in Burleigh County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 61%
Compared with the state and the country
- Burleigh 39%
- North Dakota 39%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Burleigh County
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Burleigh County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 19
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 5
1,254 homes in all; 1,131 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Crescent Manor Public housing 107 E Bowen Ave, Bismarck 58504 135 low-income homes · Run by Burleigh County Housing Authority · Average payment: $343 a month · Average wait: 5 months · Homes at several sites · (701) 255-2540
- Patterson Place HUD-assisted 420 E Main Ave, Bismarck 58501 117 low-income homes · For older adults · (701) 255-6067
- Washington Court HUD-assisted 322 W Arbor Ave, Bismarck 58504 96 homes, 78 low-income · For families · (701) 255-2540
- Alberta Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4111 Lockport St, Bismarck 58503 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2001
- Brandon Heights Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 611 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck 58503 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2002
- Ithica Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 2820 Ithica Dr, Bismarck 58503 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1997
- Crescent West Public housing 427 S Washington St, Bismarck 58504 46 low-income homes · Run by Burleigh County Housing Authority · Average payment: $410 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (701) 255-2540
- Breton Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 4001 Lockport St, Bismarck 58503 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2000
- Tatley Public housing 101 London Ave, Bismarck 58504 44 low-income homes · Run by Burleigh County Housing Authority · Average payment: $614 a month · Average wait: 8 months · Homes at several sites · (701) 255-2540
- Brandon Heights Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 623 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck 58503 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2004
- Scattered Sites Public housing 1222 W Avenue A, Bismarck 58504 36 low-income homes · Run by Burleigh County Housing Authority · Average payment: $744 a month · Average wait: 11 months · Homes at several sites · (701) 255-2540
- 100 West Main Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 W Main Ave, Bismarck 58501 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Heritage Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 112 N 5th St, Bismarck 58501 30 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 26 · In service since 1993
- Nodak Homes HUD-assisted 2611 Gateway Ave, Bismarck 58503 28 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (701) 258-7838
- Calgory Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3420 N 19th St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Calgory Iapartments II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3540 N 19th St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Century East Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2909 Ohio St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Century East Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 3001 Ohio St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1994
- Century East Apts V Tax credit (LIHTC) 1823 Mapleton Ave, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Century East II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2939 Ohio St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1994
- Washington Heights Apts V Tax credit (LIHTC) 2801 Hawken St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1991
- Washington Heights Apts Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 2809 Hawken St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1992
- Washington Heights Apts Vii Tax credit (LIHTC) 2835 Hawken St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1993
- Washington Heights Apts Viii Tax credit (LIHTC) 2843 Hawken St, Bismarck 58503 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1993
- Calgory Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3310 N 19th St, Bismarck 58503 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Century East Apts IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 1715 Mapleton Ave, Bismarck 58503 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Boulevard Avenue Apartments HUD-assisted 1100 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck 58501 120 homes, 21 low-income · For families · (701) 471-3233
- Dakota Apartments Public housing 211 W Bowen Ave, Bismarck 58504 12 homes, 9 low-income · Run by Burleigh County Housing Authority · (701) 255-2540
- Sahnish Housing HUD-assisted 1728 Mapleton Ave, Bismarck 58503 9 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (701) 223-4517
- Comm Home of Bismarck II HUD-assisted 113 W Bowen Ave, Bismarck 58504 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Burleigh County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Burleigh County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,750 | $39,550 | $63,300 |
| 2 people | $27,150 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 3 people | $30,550 | $50,850 | $81,400 |
| 4 people | $33,900 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,050 | $97,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,550 | $104,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,100 | $112,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,600 | $119,350 |
Area median income: $113,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Bismarck, ND MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $779 – $952
- 1 bedroom $834 – $1,020
- 2 bedrooms $960 – $1,174
- 3 bedrooms $1,329 – $1,625
- 4 bedrooms $1,526 – $1,866
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Burleigh County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,156 vouchers · 273 public housing units (701) 255-2540 Burleigh County Housing Authority: Damian@bchabis.com
- North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Section 8 vouchers · 70 vouchers (701) 328-8080 North Dakota Housing Finance Agency: bdettlaff@nd.gov
Housing agencies in North Dakota Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in North Dakota
What North Dakota law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1(1)-(2)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1(3)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-32-02
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 days
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07
- Repair and deduct from the rentN.D. Cent. Code §47-16-13
Help
Where to get help with rent in Burleigh County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Burleigh County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
2624 Vermont Avenue, Bismarck
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$2,134
What you need before you get the keys.
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- First month
- $1,067
- Security deposit
- $1,067
- Total
- $2,134
When you'll have it
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Burleigh County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $865; 1 bedroom: $927; 2 bedrooms: $1,067; 3 bedrooms: $1,477; 4 bedrooms: $1,696. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Burleigh County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,067) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.52 an hour full time, or $42,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Burleigh County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,500 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Burleigh County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $960 and $1,174 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Burleigh County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,060 in 58477 to $1,220 in 58494. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Burleigh County?
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Burleigh County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Burleigh County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Burleigh County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in North Dakota, 39%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).