Bismarck, ND
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Overview
Annual Rev
$31.1k
12 mo avg
↑37%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$173
12 mo avg
↑42%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$55
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bismarck market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +16% $4,974/yr |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (9.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($168)
3 bedrooms ($107)
2 bedrooms ($78)
1 bedroom ($58)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bismarck market averaged 118 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Bismarck listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $58K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Bismarck home prices by size are 1-bedroom $141K, 2-bedroom $260K, 3-bedroom $337K, and 4+ bedroom $394K.
Average gross yield is 10%, reaching 17% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Bismarck is 45%, producing RevPAR of $60 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 18%. They average $74K/year in revenue against a $394K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Bismarck. Bismarck: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and business license rules. Minimal enforcement. Mandan: Lenient. No dedicated short-term rental ordinance. Standard business license may apply. Very limited enforcement of rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bismarck Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 36%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Internet (100%), TV (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+71%), Washing Machine (+58%), Pool (+42%).
Average daily rate in Bismarck is $203, up 38% year-over-year. Rates peak in November and are lowest in January.
Guests in Bismarck book an average of 27 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 20 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 25% higher than weekday occupancy.