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Highlights

  • Private entrances
  • Laundry facilities
  • Professionally managed
  • Window coverings
  • Downtown area
  • 24 hour emergency maintenance

Location

26 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA|Downtown Fargo
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Management

Gardner Office Building

Leasing office

(701) 280-2369

Property Overview

The Gardner offers a strong blend of convenience, amenities, and lifestyle appeal, with an overall Zumper rating of 7.4, a 9/10 location score, and solid trustworthiness and quality ratings. It features private entrances, laundry facilities, professional management, window coverings, and 24-hour emergency maintenance, while its walkable downtown setting, nearby transit, parks, restaurants, gyms, and coworking options support work-from-home, wellness, sustainability, and social living.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, The Gardner is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gardner has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

Studio A (190-210 sq ft)Studio1 bath200 sqft$475 /mo2 units available
Studio B (215-240 sq ft)Studio1 bath230 sqft$485 /mo1 unit availableAVAILABLE NOW!! UNIT 417 Come check out this beautiful Efficiency unit in the Historic Gardner Building In Downtown Fargo! Requirements: 1- We require a clean criminal and rental history 2- Monthly income must be at least 2 times the amount of the rent 3- 600+ Credit Score https view ricoh360 com a1f38213-34a4-42a4-b720-bf1927e00d03
Studio C (245-260 sq ft)Studio1 bath270 sqft$500 /mo1 unit availableLocated in the historic building of The Gardner in Downtown Fargo, you'll love the uniqueness of this unit! Apartment Features: -Clawfoot Bathtub in a large bathroom -Updated kitchen area with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. -New laminate flooring -Cat Friendly -Two North facing windows with beautiful natural light -Parking spaces for rent -Elevator in the building Call our leasing office today to set up a tour of your new potential home! https view ricoh360 com d337ecc6-2fc6-411e-a475-de55fb47ecb4 db43fcce-01ea-42c4-8127-459063e83890
1 Bedroom B (310-355 sq ft)1 bed1 bath350+ sqft$570 /mo3 units available
1 Bedroom C (360-385 sq ft)1 bed1 bath350 sqft$595 /mo1 unit availableThe Historical Gardner offers the perfect location! Centered in the NDSU Fargo Downtown Campus. When you come home you can relax or walk just 1 block to Fargo’s art deco eclectic downtown featuring shopping, dining and nightlife. PROPERTY FEATURES Parking Available Additional Storage Elevator Wheel Chair Ramp Private Entrances Window Coverings Central Air High Ceilings Extra Large Windows ON-SITE SERVICES & UTILITIES On-site Office Professionally Managed 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance 24 Hour Laundry Facilities Heat Hot Water Water Sewer Garbage Central Air Electric TERMS Rent $100 to $2,050 Application Fee $40 Deposit $ 100 to $2,050 Lease Length 6 month or 12 months Disclaimer: These photos are representative of like units and may not reflect the actual finishes in the one that is available to rent.
2 Bedroom 2 bathroom (525-590 sq ft)2 bed2 bath525+ sqft$695–$715 /mo2 units available
2 Bedroom 1 bathroom (535-570 sq ft)2 bed1 bath570 sqft$695 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for The Gardner

Apartment Amenities

Claw Foot Tub

Building

Cats OK
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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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About The Gardner

HomeApartments in FargoDowntown Fargo The Gardner

- AVAILABLE NOW!! UNIT 417 Come check out this beautiful Efficiency unit in the Historic Gardner Building In Downtown Fargo! Requirements: 1- We require a clean criminal and rental history 2- Monthly income must be at least 2 times the amount of the rent 3- 600+ Credit Score https view ricoh360 com a1f38213-34a4-42a4-b720-bf1927e00d03- Located in the historic building of The Gardner in Downtown Fargo, you'll love the uniqueness of this unit! Apartment Features: -Clawfoot Bathtub in a large bathroom -Updated kitchen area with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. -New laminate flooring -Cat Friendly -Two North facing windows with beautiful natural light -Parking spaces for rent -Elevator in the building Call our leasing office today to set up a tour of your new potential home! https view ricoh360 com d337ecc6-2fc6-411e-a475-de55fb47ecb4 db43fcce-01ea-42c4-8127-459063e83890- The Historical Gardner offers the perfect location! Centered in the NDSU Fargo Downtown Campus. When you come home you can relax or walk just 1 block to Fargo’s art deco eclectic downtown featuring shopping, dining and nightlife. PROPERTY FEATURES Parking Available Additional Storage Elevator Wheel Chair Ramp Private Entrances Window Coverings Central Air High Ceilings Extra Large Windows ON-SITE SERVICES & UTILITIES On-site Office Professionally Managed 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance 24 Hour Laundry Facilities Heat Hot Water Water Sewer Garbage Central Air Electric TERMS Rent $100 to $2,050 Application Fee $40 Deposit $ 100 to $2,050 Lease Length 6 month or 12 months Disclaimer: These photos are representative of like units and may not reflect the actual finishes in the one that is available to rent.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, The Gardner is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gardner has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Gardner
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, The Gardner is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Downtown Fargo. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Gardner is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Gardner 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust The Gardner to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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 8 highest rated

Cheap nice old building with interesting stair cases and fire escapes...

christina weber

christina weber

May 23, 2024

Actually this is a great apartment complex. It's obviously older, but has a great location, nice warm hallways, an elevator, several locked entrances and the my son's efficiency is quite cozy and nice.

Jane C

Jane C

Jan 09, 2020

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The Gardner is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 27 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 22 parks nearby
  • There are 13 grocery stores within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • 2 internet service provider options nearby
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 120 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Area has 22 parks and recreation options

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 The Gardner compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Downtown Fargo

Studio apartments at The Gardner cost about 44% less than the average rent price for studios in Downtown Fargo.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 46% lower than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Fargo.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Gardner to be 51% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Fargo.

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Downtown Fargo
Fargo
A table of studio rental data trends in Fargo
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$830
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$904
July 2026$900
August 2026$898
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Fargo
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$845
September 2024$840
October 2024$722
November 2024$703
December 2024$700
January 2025$737
February 2025$710
March 2025$747
April 2025$797
May 2025$852
June 2025$873
July 2025$834
August 2025$845
September 2025$717
October 2025$708
November 2025$796
December 2025$804
January 2026$867
February 2026$819
March 2026$806
April 2026$762
May 2026$781
June 2026$841
July 2026$894
August 2026$870

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 26 Roberts St N?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$19,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $19,400 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $485.
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Schools near The Gardner

Fps K-8 Virtual Academy

700 7th st south

fargo, ND, 58102

K-8Public
C+

Early Childhood Special Education School

1305 9th ave s

fargo, ND, 58103

PKPublic

Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School

1025 3rd st n

fargo, ND, 58102

K-5Public
B-

Probstfield Elementary

2410 14th st s

moorhead, MN, 56560

K-4Public

Moorhead Online Elementary Academy

2410 14th st s

moorhead, MN, 56560

K-6Public
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Neighborhood

Downtown Fargo | Fargo, ND

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

Getting around Fargo near 26 Roberts St N

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 26 Roberts St N, Fargo

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Daily's Market
216 Broadway N
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Roj Market
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Asian & American Market
1425 Main Ave
Family Fare Supermarkets
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