Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 24, 2026
Average rent in
Fargo, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on August 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fargo rent stands today
Fargo, ND rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters today are paying $7 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak level reached in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fargo sits 40.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a smaller market with 274 total rentals where apartments make up 73.3% of inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Fargo run around $880/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,195/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,730/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter.
Median rent
Median rent in Fargo
$1,150/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fargo is $1,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fargo
274
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fargo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fargo, ND
Average rent prices in Fargo have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fargo, ND
Rent prices in Fargo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fargo is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Fargo run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,190.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $880 | 1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | 4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,730 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 |  4% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anderson Park | $1,450 | |
Brunsdale | $750 | |
Downtown Fargo | $1,060 | |
Madison Unicorn Park | $1,025 | |
Ndsu | $1,040 | |
Northport | $897 | |
Roosevelt | $845 | |
Westgate | $815 | |
Willow Park | $1,099 | |
Woodhaven | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,175 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Downtown Fargo
Average rent
$1,060
Ndsu
Average rent
$1,040
Westgate
Average rent
$815
Brunsdale
Average rent
$750
Madison Unicorn Park
Average rent
$1,025
Woodhaven
Average rent
$1,300
Northport
Average rent
$897
Willow Park
Average rent
$1,099
Roosevelt
Average rent
$845
Anderson Park
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fargo, ND, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fargo, ND compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fargo and Bemidji by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fargo
40%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fargo, ND is 26% lower than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
11%$1,300
37%$1,210
2%$750
16%$950
$1,246
7%$1,150
1%$1,300
408%$1,075
240%$912
12%$785
21%$1,410
Cost of living in Fargo, ND
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 22% higher |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Fargo, ND
5d+ ago
Hawthorne apartment for rent in Fargo
507 10th Ave S #507, Fargo, ND 58103
1 bed
1 bath
$275
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
2d ago
714 29th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
1 bed
1 bath
$385
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1010 1002, 1010 18th St N, 1818 11th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$420–$815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2641 15th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$430–$680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Points West apartment for rent in Fargo
3320 39th St S #1, Fargo, ND 58104
Studio
0 baths
$4,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1151 32nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$2,815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Fargo apartment for rent in Fargo
319 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
$2,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northport house for rent in Fargo
3014 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090–$1,130
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,185
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1515 11th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2850 Uptown Way S, Fargo, ND 58104
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090–$1,130
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,185
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4502 San Juan Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
4 beds
2 baths
$690
House for rent
4d ago
1900 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,025–$1,895
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1515 11th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4389 Calico Dr S, Fargo, ND 58104
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,195–$1,325
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1440 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4393 Calico Dr S, Fargo, ND 58104
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fargo, ND
Quick answers to common questions about the Fargo rental market.
How much is rent in Fargo?
The average rent in Fargo is $1,150 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fargo?
Average rent prices in Fargo have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Fargo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fargo is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fargo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fargo are Brunsdale ($750/mo), Westgate ($815/mo), and Roosevelt ($845/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fargo?
To comfortably afford rent in Fargo, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fargo?
April offers the best rental deals in Fargo with the lowest rents of the year, while November sees the highest prices with roughly 10% difference between these months. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, making it another good time to search.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).