Compass
600 30th Ave S,
Moorhead, MN 56560
$950 - $1,870 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Moorhead, MN
What is the average rent in Moorhead, MN?
$870/month
Average Rent
647 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Moorhead, MN is $870 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $745 per month for a studio, $870 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,072 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,459 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Moorhead, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $12 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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Rent Ranges in Moorhead, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
29%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$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, Stonemill Estates and Prairie Skies 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, Stonemill Estates and Prairie Skies 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, Johnson Farms and Stonemill Estates .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Moorhead, MN?
Because the average rent in Moorhead is $870, you’ll want to make about $2,900 per month or $34,800 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 3.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Moorhead is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $745 - $1,459. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 16.9% less for utilities, and 1.1% more 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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$623/month
One Bedroom
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$813/month
Two Bedroom
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$950/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,427/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 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.