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Stanley, ND

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Stanley was established in 1902 and is located in Mountrail County. The city rests atop the oil-rich Bakken Formation, which was first discovered in the 1950s.

Residents can board the Amtrak at the local station in Stanley. This train stops by once a day in both directions, with destinations to Chicago, Portland, and Seattle. Restaurants in the area include Godfather’s Pizza, Subway, and Joyce’s Café. Residents of Stanley enjoy tee time at the Prairie Rose Golf Course, movies at the Regis Theatre, Ina Mae Rude Aquatic Center, and outdoor recreation at Wilson Park on Highway 8.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Stanley, ND is $995 for one bedroom, $1,125 for two bedrooms, and $1,666 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stanley has decreased by -4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$995/month
730 Sq Ft
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Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

30

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

Stanley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

428 Students

6
out of 10

Stanley High School

Public

Grades 7-12

327 Students

4
out of 10

Stanley High School

Public

Grades 7-12

327 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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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.