Compass II
600 30th Ave S,
Moorhead, MN 56560
$1,015 - $1,730
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Moorhead, MN
What is the average rent in Moorhead, MN?
$836/month
Average Rent
635 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Moorhead, MN is $836 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Moorhead more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Moorhead, you can expect to pay about $775 per month for a studio, $836 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,046 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,373 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Moorhead, MN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Moorhead, MN
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
31%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
6%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Moorhead?
Based on current rent prices, Johnson Farms and Downtown Moorhead" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Moorhead.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Moorhead?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Moorhead and Johnson Farms" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Moorhead.
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Which Moorhead neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Moorhead with the most apartments available are Downtown Moorhead and Johnson Farms" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Moorhead, MN?
Because the average rent in Moorhead is $836, you’ll want to make about $2,786 per month or $33,432 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 Moorhead, MN is 2.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Moorhead is 14.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $775 - $1,373. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 19.0% less for utilities, and 0.8% less for transportation.
How does Moorhead, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Moorhead, MN 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
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$588/month
One Bedroom
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$778/month
Two Bedroom
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$908/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,193/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.