Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Grand Forks, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Grand Forks rent stands today
Grand Forks, ND rent rose 10.0% year over year to a current median of $1,248/month. Renters are paying $11 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $1,356/month seen two months ago.
Compared to national trends
Grand Forks sits 34.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 56 total rentals dominated by apartments making up 82.1% of inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Grand Forks rent for $903/month, 1-bedrooms for $788/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,217/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,735/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Grand Forks fell 15.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise. Meanwhile, 2-bedroom rents climbed 28.1%, showing distinct trends within the market's bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Grand Forks
$1,248/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Grand Forks is $1,248 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $652 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Grand Forks
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Grand Forks rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Grand Forks, ND
Average rent prices in Grand Forks have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
Grand Forks, ND
Rent prices in Grand Forks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Forks is $1,243, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Forks run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $903 | 6% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $787 | 2% |  16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,217 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,735 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,249 | 9% | 15% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Grand Forks, ND.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,243 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,012 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$903
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,217
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,249
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Grand Forks, ND.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,243
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks, ND compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Grand Forks and Arvilla by all bedroom counts and property types.
Grand Forks
34%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Grand Forks, ND is 18% lower than the median rent in Arvilla, ND.
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3%Cost of living in Grand Forks, 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% lower |
| Groceries | 9% lower |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Grand Forks, ND
11h ago
821 817, 821 36th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3615 Landeco Ln, Grand Forks, ND 58201
2 beds
1 bath
$770
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2523 7th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3616 Landeco Ln, Grand Forks, ND 58201
2 beds
1 bath
$815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Grand Forks
4803 6th Ave N #1, Grand Forks, ND 58203
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 11
20h ago
4340 Pioneer Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,410
Apartment for rent
20h ago
4177 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,150
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2655 S 34th St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
615 N 39th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,051–$1,967
Apartment for rent
20h ago
4177 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Grand Forks
3 beds
2 baths
$1,745
House for rent
8h ago
3616 Landeco Ln, Grand Forks, ND 58201
2 beds
1 bath
$815
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
615 N 39th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,051–$1,967
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
715 N 40th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
1 bed
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
13h ago
4001 Gateway Dr, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2303 27th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,202–$2,144
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
615 N 39th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,051–$1,967
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1710 N 7th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
715 N 40th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
1 bed
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1001 S 19th St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Grand Forks, ND
Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Forks rental market.
How much is rent in Grand Forks?
The average rent in Grand Forks is $1,248 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Grand Forks?
Average rent prices in Grand Forks have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Grand Forks rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Grand Forks is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $652 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Forks?
To comfortably afford rent in Grand Forks, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Grand Forks?
April offers the lowest rental prices in Grand Forks, with rents climbing about 34% by October when they peak for the year.
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).