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Mandan, ND

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Make your home Where the West Begins

Historic Riverside Growing Suburban Welcoming Convenient Laidback Vibrant

Affectionately known as “Where the West Begins,” Mandan is a city with a hearty and rugged nature that manifests in its local terrain, people, special community events, and rich history. Despite rapid growth, Mandan preserves its heritage and hometown feel while moving toward the future.

Mandan is home to a number of historic attractions, including Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, On-A-Slant Village, Custer House, and the North Dakota State Railroad Museum, which capture Mandan’s past as an American Indian village, cavalry fort, railroad town, and agricultural hub. The close-knit community in Mandan comes together for a range of annual celebrations like Mandan Rodeo Days, Buggies-n-Blues, Wild West Grill Fest, and Haunted Fort.

Nestled between the Heart and Missouri rivers, Mandan is ripe with opportunities for outdoor activities such as riverside fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and camping in addition to hiking and golfing at local parks and courses. North Dakota’s capital city is just across the Missouri River from Mandan, along with a variety of cultural, historical, and retail amenities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mandan, ND is $800 for a studio, $1,051 for one bedroom, $1,245 for two bedrooms, and $1,603 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mandan has increased by 7.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,051/month
804 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Mandan, ND is 6.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mandan is 14.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $806 - $1,610. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 15.1% less for utilities, and 0.7% more for transportation.

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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Red Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

6
out of 10

Ft Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

636 Students

5
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

304 Students

4
out of 10

Lewis And Clark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

447 Students

3
out of 10

Mary Stark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

243 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mandan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

928 Students

5
out of 10

Mandan High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,138 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gateway to Science
  • Dakota Zoo
  • Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park
  • Dakota Prairie Grasslands

Airports

  • Bismarck Municipal

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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.