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Highlights

  • High-end stainless steel appliances
  • Private balcony
  • Prime location
  • Balcony
  • Washer and dryer
  • Modern living

Location

5400 42nd St S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
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Management

Whispering Pines at the District LLP

Leasing office

(701) 630-8920

Property Overview

Aurora Ponds scores highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, suggesting solid value and convenience. It also stands out for modern finishes like stainless steel appliances, a private balcony, and in-unit washer and dryer, plus abundant photos and above-average value metrics. It is especially noted for pet friendliness and outdoor spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Aurora Ponds is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Aurora Ponds has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath718 sqft$1,055 /mo1 unit available
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,004+ sqft$1,285 /mo3 units availableThird Floor, Balcony, Washer/Dryer located in Unit, California Split Layout!
3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,238 sqft$1,390 /mo1 unit availableThird Floor, Balcony, Washer/Dryer located in Unit, Two Air Conditioners

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Amenities for Aurora Ponds

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCentral Heat
HeatingHot Water

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKSewer

Grounds

Double GarageGarage Parking
Outdoor Space

Services

GarbageLawn Care

Other

Snow Removal - Parking Lot
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Aurora Ponds

HomeApartments in Fargo Aurora Ponds

Aurora Ponds is located right off 52nd Ave in South Fargo. This property comes complete with granite counter tops, travertine backsplash, high-end stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer in unit, beautiful cherrywood cabinets with crown molding, and under cabinet lighting. With easy access to the interstate, grocery, restaurants, and gyms this property has everything you are looking for and more.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Aurora Ponds is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Aurora Ponds has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Aurora Ponds
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Aurora Ponds offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Aurora Ponds stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Aurora Ponds is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Aurora Ponds does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

Wish I could give 0 stars. Tons of mail theft, and when I asked the property owners if I could buy some kind of camera for them to catch the people doing it. They replied with "well cameras don't actually help, and wont actually prove anything" LOL. The camera I looked at was $35. They just don't care about anything besides a rent check. Just another slum lord. 10/10 Avoid property, and realtor company.

Kyle Mckibben

Kyle Mckibben

Jun 21, 2023

Buildings are built poorly. Also has bad management. Will not work with you for anything. They’ll give you a ‘fine’ for anything. If it’s not in the lease, they’ll put a note on your door about the fine they’ll give you. Doesn’t do snow removal until late in the day, if they do it at all. They also go weeks without mowing in the summer.

Shalyce Trujillo

Shalyce Trujillo

Nov 17, 2017

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Aurora Ponds is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Aurora Ponds compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 183 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away

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Rent trends in Fargo

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in Fargo.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Aurora Ponds to be 8% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Fargo.

3-bedroom apartments at Aurora Ponds cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Fargo.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Fargo
A table of studio rental data trends in Fargo
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$790
July 2024$795
August 2024$822
September 2024$805
October 2024$817
November 2024$832
December 2024$848
January 2025$847
February 2025$822
March 2025$820
April 2025$720
May 2025$744
June 2025$777
July 2025$825
August 2025$784
September 2025$785
October 2025$737
November 2025$817
December 2025$910
January 2026$905
February 2026$904
March 2026$917
April 2026$892
May 2026$914
June 2026$928

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,055.
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Schools near Aurora Ponds

Kennedy Elementary School

4401 42nd st s

fargo, ND, 58104

K-5Public
B

Deer Creek Elementary School

6400 54th ave s

fargo, ND, 58104

K-5Public
B

Eagles Elementary School

3502 university dr

fargo, ND, 58104

K-5Public
B-

Willow Park Elementary School

4901 15th ave s

fargo, ND, 58103

K-5Public
C+

Brooks Harbor Elementary School

801 22nd ave w

west fargo, ND, 58078

K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Fargo near 5400 42nd St S

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5400 42nd St S, Fargo

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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ALDI
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Hornbacher's
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Family Fare Supermarkets
3175 25th St S

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