Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Fargo, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fargo rent stands today
Fargo, ND rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters are paying $47 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 2.6% below the peak of $1,150/month reached six months ago.
Compared to national trends
Fargo sits 42.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 298 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fargo run around $895/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,190/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,710/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Apartments make up 73.2% of rentals, with houses renting for a median of $2,095/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lewis Clark rents fell 40.4% year over year to $850/month across 26 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 7.7% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Fargo
$1,125/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Fargo is $1,125 per month as of May 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fargo
298
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,065, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Fargo run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  1% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,190 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,710 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anderson Park | $1,647 | |
Brunsdale | $775 | |
Downtown Fargo | $975 | |
Madison Unicorn Park | $935 | |
Ndsu | $975 | |
Northport | $1,065 | |
Roosevelt | $840 | |
Westgate | $780 | |
Willow Park | $1,049 | |
Woodhaven | $1,296 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,065 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $745 | 3% | 38% | |
Houses | $2,095 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,190
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,710
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Downtown Fargo
Average rent
$975
Ndsu
Average rent
$975
Westgate
Average rent
$780
Northport
Average rent
$1,065
Brunsdale
Average rent
$775
Roosevelt
Average rent
$840
Madison Unicorn Park
Average rent
$935
Woodhaven
Average rent
$1,296
Anderson Park
Average rent
$1,647
Willow Park
Average rent
$1,049
Apartments
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
38%
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
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
42%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fargo, ND is 25% lower than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,495
18%$1,395
54%$1,205
1%$750
15%$930
18%$1,215
28%$1,100
1%$960
27%$918
4%$947
2%$785
3%$1,465
3%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 | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Fargo, ND
2d ago
714 29th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
1 bed
1 bath
$385
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Fargo
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
1132 16th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$470–$1,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1502 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$625–$1,125
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1151 32nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$944–$2,767
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4420 4400/4 Calico Dr S, Fargo, ND 58104
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,553–$2,105
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5354 26th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,095
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5000 28th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,980
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1515 11th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$985–$2,520
Apartment for rent
14h ago
312 11th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,575
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2633 55th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,655–$1,920
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3301 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4452 La Casa Way S, Fargo, ND 58103
3 beds
2 baths
$1,578
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,700
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1515 11th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$985–$2,520
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4389 Calico Dr S, Fargo, ND 58104
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,195–$1,325
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1440 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$625–$695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1602 47th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$995
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 $1,125 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fargo?
Average rent prices in Fargo have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Fargo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fargo is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fargo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fargo are Brunsdale ($775/mo), Westgate ($780/mo), and Roosevelt ($840/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fargo?
To comfortably afford rent in Fargo, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fargo?
Fargo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $940 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 40% of listings, making them relatively easy to find throughout the city.
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).