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Rental Market Trends in Grand Forks, ND

What is the average rent in Grand Forks, ND?

$961/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Grand Forks, ND is $961 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Grand Forks more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Grand Forks, you can expect to pay about $878 per month for a studio, $961 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,218 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,482 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$878/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$961/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,218/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,482/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Grand Forks, ND?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $41 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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Rent Ranges in Grand Forks, ND
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Grand Forks, ND
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Forks?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Grand Forks and Columbia Park" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Grand Forks.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Forks
$1,309/month
778 Sq Ft
Columbia Park
$1,426/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Forks?

Based on current rent prices, Columbia Park and Downtown Grand Forks" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Grand Forks.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Columbia Park
$1,426/month
696 Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Forks
$1,309/month
778 Sq Ft

Which Grand Forks neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Grand Forks with the most apartments available are Downtown Grand Forks and Columbia Park" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Grand Forks
$1,309/month
778 Sq Ft
Columbia Park
$1,426/month
696 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Grand Forks is $961, you’ll want to make about $3,203 per month or $38,436 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 Grand Forks, ND is 9.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Grand Forks is 13.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $878 - $1,482. You can expect to pay 7.5% less for groceries, 14.9% less for utilities, and 7.1% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND

Columbia Park

Grand Forks, ND

Studio
$860/month
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One Bedroom
$1,123/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,428/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,749/month
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Forest Park Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

2250 S 34th St,
Grand Forks, ND 58201

$889 - $1,580

1-3 Beds

Ridgewood Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

2302 30th Ave S,
Grand Forks, ND 58201

$650 - $1,040

Studio - 3 Beds

Franklin on 4th

Franklin on 4th

214 N 4th St,
Grand Forks, ND 58203

$1,000 - $2,345

Studio - 3 Beds

Southern Manor Apartments

Southern Manor Apartments

1105 27th Ave S,
Grand Forks, ND 58201

$695 - $800

1-2 Beds

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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