Located along the Red River of the North, Fargo combines small-city accessibility with metropolitan amenities. The city's rental market remains affordable, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $894, showing a 1.4% increase over the past year. Downtown Fargo features restored historic buildings alongside modern apartments. The city's park system includes Island Park, which offers walking trails and recreational facilities. Local landmarks like the historic Fargo Theatre and Plains Art Museum add to the downtown scene. The Roosevelt neighborhood, near North Dakota State University, is particularly popular with students.

As North Dakota's largest city, Fargo offers diverse rental options, from downtown apartments to residential communities in the expanding south and southwest areas. The average two-bedroom apartment rents for $1,058, while three-bedroom units typically rent for $1,440 monthly.