Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Fergus Falls, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Fergus Falls

$950/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fergus Falls is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fergus Falls

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fergus Falls rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fergus Falls, MN

Average rent prices in Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls, MN

Rent prices in Fergus Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fergus Falls is $935, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Fergus Falls run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$300

9%

53%

1 bedroom

$875

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,000

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fergus Falls, MN, 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 Fergus Falls, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fergus Falls

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fergus Falls, MN is 27% lower than the median rent in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Discover rentals in Fergus Falls, MN

1d ago

8.4

Very good

OneBank

128 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

Fourscore - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Fourscore

121 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

130 1/2 W Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fergus Falls

OneBank - 130/128 West Lincoln Avenue - 130 1/2

130 1/2 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

528 Spruce St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fergus Falls

528 Spruce Street - 2

528 Spruce St #2, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

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Frequently asked questions for Fergus Falls, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Fergus Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Fergus Falls?

The average rent in Fergus Falls is $950 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fergus Falls?

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

How does Fergus Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fergus Falls is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fergus Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Fergus Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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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