BLOC - New, Never Lived In
1621 University Dr S,
Fargo, ND 58103
$1,175 - $1,845
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fargo, ND
What is the average rent in Fargo, ND?
$915/month
Average Rent
693 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Fargo, ND is $915 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Fargo more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fargo, you can expect to pay about $792 per month for a studio, $915 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,080 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,440 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fargo, ND?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fargo?
Based on current rent prices, Westgate, Village West and Jefferson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fargo.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fargo?
Based on current rent prices, Northport, South Fargo and Downtown Fargo are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fargo.
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Which Fargo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fargo with the most apartments available are Downtown Fargo, South Fargo and Amber Valley .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fargo, ND?
Because the average rent in Fargo is $915, you’ll want to make about $3,050 per month or $36,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fargo, ND is 2.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fargo is 14.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $792 - $1,440. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 19.0% less for utilities, and 0.8% less for transportation.
How does Fargo, ND compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fargo, ND to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$585/month
$670/month
One Bedroom
$671/month
$830/month
Two Bedroom
$797/month
$880/month
Three Bedroom
$998/month
$1,884/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.