Devils Lake
Devils Lake, ND
Area Guide
Aquatic recreation abounds in this lakefront suburb
Devils Lake is named for its aquatic neighbor, where you’ll find locals boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, and relaxing on the water. Devils Lake is the idyllic lakefront suburb featuring a family-friendly atmosphere, great public schools, and an abundance of community parks. Roosevelt Park is a pet-friendly green space with athletic fields, open lawns, playgrounds, and an outdoor amphitheater. Ruger Park sits in the northeast corner of Devils Lake and features even more ball fields, playgrounds, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of jogging trails, and a dog park. Devils Lake offers public transit through the local Amtrak Station, and residents have easy access to State Route 20 and US-2. Local cafes, restaurants, and bars sit in the heart of this secluded lakefront oasis. Renters are attracted to this area for its welcoming environment and affordable apartment rentals.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Devils Lake, ND is $580 for one bedroom, $715 for two bedrooms, and $1,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Devils Lake has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 5-8
518 Students
Prairie View Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-4
250 Students
Public
Grades 1-2
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-K
200 Students
Public
Public
Grades 5-8
518 Students
Public
Public
Grades 9-12
500 Students
Public
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Devils Lake Wetland Management District
- Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge
- State Parks on Devils Lake
- Sullys Hill National Game Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.