Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Fargo

$1,100/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Fargo is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Fargo

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Fargo rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

Average rent prices in Downtown Fargo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

Rent prices in Downtown Fargo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Fargo is $1,077, whereas a house costs $1,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Fargo run $1,110 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$700

3%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,110

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,300

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,362

7%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,787

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,110

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,787

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Fargo, 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 Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Fargo and Hawthorne by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Fargo

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND is 16% higher than the median rent in Hawthorne, Fargo, ND.

Discover rentals in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

811 2nd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

811 2nd Ave S

811 2nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

Studio

1 bath

$425–$475

The Gardner - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8

Very good

The Gardner

26 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$475–$610

9 1/2 9th - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.9

Very good

9 1/2 9th

9 1/2 9th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

1 bed

1 bath

$595

630 1st Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

630 1st Ave N

630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,475

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Fargo rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Fargo?

The average rent in Downtown Fargo is $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Fargo?

Average rent prices in Downtown Fargo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Downtown Fargo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Fargo is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Fargo?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Fargo, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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