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Rental Market Trends in Fargo, ND

What is the average rent in Fargo, ND?

$942/month

Average Rent

704 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fargo, ND is $942 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $798 per month for a studio, $942 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,106 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,479 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$798/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$942/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,106/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,479/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,085/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$935/month
572 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,937/month
1,581 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,276/month
1,820 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$753/month
130 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,630 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,077/month
1,146 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fargo, ND?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fargo, ND
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fargo, ND
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fargo?

Based on current rent prices, Westgate, Jefferson and Hawthorne are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fargo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westgate
$784/month
684 Sq Ft
Jefferson
$826/month
704 Sq Ft
Hawthorne
$844/month
677 Sq Ft
Willow Park
$897/month
685 Sq Ft
Village West
$904/month
743 Sq Ft
Buena Vista
$911/month
741 Sq Ft
Roosevelt ND
$943/month
595 Sq Ft
West Acres
$1,002/month
746 Sq Ft
Points West
$1,037/month
752 Sq Ft
Osgood Place
$1,058/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fargo?

Based on current rent prices, Farmstead at Brandt, Evelyn Acres and Woodhaven are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fargo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Farmstead at Brandt
$1,518/month
898 Sq Ft
Evelyn Acres
$1,319/month
860 Sq Ft
Woodhaven
$1,220/month
758 Sq Ft
South Fargo
$1,181/month
726 Sq Ft
Cottagewood
$1,160/month
696 Sq Ft
Northport
$1,151/month
733 Sq Ft
Osgood Townsite
$1,106/month
805 Sq Ft
Amber Valley
$1,105/month
755 Sq Ft
NDSU
$1,101/month
689 Sq Ft
Dakota West
$1,098/month
726 Sq Ft

Which Fargo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fargo with the most apartments available are South Fargo, Downtown Fargo and Woodhaven .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Fargo
$1,181/month
726 Sq Ft
Downtown Fargo
$1,059/month
689 Sq Ft
Woodhaven
$1,220/month
758 Sq Ft
Amber Valley
$1,105/month
755 Sq Ft
Osgood Townsite
$1,106/month
805 Sq Ft
NDSU
$1,101/month
689 Sq Ft
Northport
$1,151/month
733 Sq Ft
Willow Park
$897/month
685 Sq Ft
Cottagewood
$1,160/month
696 Sq Ft
Westgate
$784/month
684 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fargo, ND?

Because the average rent in Fargo is $942, you’ll want to make about $3,140 per month or $37,680 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 3.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fargo is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $798 - $1,479. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 16.9% less for utilities, and 1.1% more for transportation.

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Fargo, ND

2,835 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Westgate

Fargo, ND

Farmstead at Brandt

Fargo, ND

Studio
$672/month
-
One Bedroom
$659/month
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Two Bedroom
$814/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,025/month
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600 30th Ave S,
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$965 - $1,870 Plus Fees

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The Ascent

5800 S 38th St,
Fargo, ND 58104

$1,070 - $2,120 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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  • 4

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  • 7,110

    Units

  • 13

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15 Communities in Fargo
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  • 5,746

    Units

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  • 1,889

    Units

  • 5

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Dakota Real Estate Investment Trust
  • 20

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  • 2,198

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

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Hegenes Management, Inc.
Hegenes Management, Inc.
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    Units

  • 10

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8 Communities in Fargo

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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