Valley City

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Valley City, ND Area Guide

The City of Bridges in the heart of the Sheyenne River Valley

Affordable Parks River College Interstate Scenic

Bathed in the scenic beauty of southeastern North Dakota, Valley City is a charming community of around 6,000 people located roughly an hour due west of Fargo. Perhaps the city’s most distinctive feature is its abundance of bridges spanning the Sheyenne River, earning Valley City its nickname, “The City of Bridges.” On the south bank of the river, Valley City State University serves around 1,500 students. Apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family houses make up the diverse rental market, with numerous affordable options making it easy to find the perfect place for your budget.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Valley City, ND is $432 for a studio, $568 for one bedroom, $741 for two bedrooms, and $931 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valley City has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$568/month
647 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

215 Students

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

304 Students

Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Valley City Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

148 Students

Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Valley City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

366 Students

Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • VCSU Planetarium
  • Valley City Wetland Management District
  • Valley City National Fish Hatchery

Top Apartments in Valley City

Houses for Rent in Valley City

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.