Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Fargo

$1,065/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Fargo is $1,065 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Fargo

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,070, whereas a house costs $1,312. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Fargo run $1,105 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,420.

Listings

Studio

$725

4%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,070

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,415

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,125

3%

35%

4 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,070

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,415

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

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$1,065
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$892
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND is 19% higher than the median rent in Hawthorne, Fargo, ND.

Discover rentals in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

811 2nd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

811 2nd Ave S

811 2nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

Studio

1 bath

$425–$550

Apartment for rent

The Gardner - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

7.4

Very good

The Gardner

26 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$475–$715

Apartment for rent

Stratford Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Stratford Apartments

119 801/807 2nd St S, Fargo, ND 58103

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$495–$895

Apartment for rent

707 Broadway N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

707 Broadway N

707 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102

1 bed

1 bath

$595–$650

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $1,065 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Fargo?

Average rent prices in Downtown Fargo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Downtown Fargo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Fargo is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 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 $43,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Dilworth