Fergus Falls

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Fergus Falls, MN Area Guide

A picturesque community on the banks of the Otter Tail River

Small Town Rural Interstate Golf Arts

Fergus Falls is a small city in west central Minnesota, positioned about sixty miles down Interstate 94 from Fargo. Fairly secluded among the plains and farmlands of the region, Fergus Falls hosts a thriving arts community, with numerous community organizations aimed at connecting and supporting local artists as well as popular venues like Kaddatz Galleries and the Orpheum Theater downtown. Bisected by the Otter Tail River, the city features numerous lakes and parks that offer great opportunities for outdoor recreation without going far from home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fergus Falls, MN is $647 for a studio, $749 for one bedroom, $930 for two bedrooms, and $1,265 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fergus Falls has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$749/month
515 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fergus Falls, MN is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

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

Kennedy Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Cleveland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Ed

Public

Grades PK-4

70 Students

Kennedy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

iQ Academy Minnesota

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
  • Fergus Falls Wetland Management District

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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 2026.