University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

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University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND Area Guide

A legacy of exceptional education and research on the northern plains

Public Urban Historic UND Fighting Hawks

The University of North Dakota is a historic institution that actually predates North Dakota’s statehood. UND is widely recognized as one of the region’s finest universities, specializing in fields like aerospace technology, health sciences, and engineering research. The campus serves as a cultural and intellectual hub for the Grand Forks area, sitting at the center of the city on the banks of English Coulee. Grand buildings like Merrifield Hall and the Chester Fritz Library dominate the campus landscape, giving the environment a timeless look that fits the academic climate. On-campus venues like the Hughes Fine Arts Center and the North Dakota Museum of Art are among the city’s most popular attractions. Sitting just a few blocks east of the university, Downtown Grand Forks is a charming district with a wide selection of food, drink, and entertainment to occupy your free time. Pick up your morning coffee at Urban Stampede, the longtime local favorite at Kittson and 4th. Grab a locally-produced pint at Rhombus Guys Brewing Company or a cocktail at The Loft after hours, or take a bike ride through the green belt along the Red River. The neighborhoods on either side of the UND campus are full of great rental options within walking distance of the school, with those on the east side also offering easy access to downtown.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grand Forks, ND is $883 for a studio, $988 for one bedroom, $1,233 for two bedrooms, and $1,516 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Forks has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 437 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $883/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $988/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,022 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,233/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,323 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,516/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Discovery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

557 Students

J Nelson Kelly Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

476 Students

Viking Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

320 Students

Wilder Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

177 Students

Lewis And Clark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

168 Students

Schroeder Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

549 Students

South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

549 Students

Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

513 Students

Grand Forks Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Red River High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,137 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,093 Students

Grand Forks Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Grand Forks International

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.