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Sentinel Butte, ND Rent Control 2026

Sentinel Butte has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.

Sentinel Butte does not have rent control. North Dakota does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.

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Key Takeaways — Sentinel Butte Rent Control

  • Key rule: Local Rules Apply
  • Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants

Rent Control in Sentinel Butte

Sentinel Butte landlords must follow North Dakota state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$1,027

median 2BR rent

Local Rules Apply

key requirement

Penalty Warning

Violate North Dakota rent control rules in Sentinel Butte and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Sentinel Butte's median rent of $1,027/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

Sentinel Butte Rental Market Context

Sentinel Butte is the 262nd-largest city in North Dakota (population 63). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,027/month, it falls in the above-average range for North Dakota rental costs — 18% above the state median of $873/month.

How Sentinel Butte Compares in Golden Valley County

Sentinel Butte ranks #3 of 3 cities in Golden Valley County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.

City Population Median Rent Rent Cap
Beach 972 $1,027/mo No local cap
Golva 85 $1,027/mo No local cap
Sentinel Butte 63 $1,027/mo No local cap

Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Golden Valley County, North Dakota. All cities follow North Dakota state law unless a local ordinance applies.

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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Golden Valley County.

Rent Control in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Beach, ND
Pop. 972
Golva, ND
Pop. 85
Medora, ND
Pop. 155
Belfield, ND
Pop. 969
Marmarth, ND
Pop. 95

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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on North Dakota state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Golden Valley County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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