Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Forks, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Forks

$1,235/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Forks is $1,235 per month as of July 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $710 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Forks

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Forks rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand Forks, ND

Average rent prices in Grand Forks have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Forks run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,246.

Listings

Studio

$821

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$815

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,242

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$1,760

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,170

9%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$821

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,242

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$1,235
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,345
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Forks, ND is 8% lower than the median rent in Arvilla, ND.

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 & Services8% lower
Groceries9% lower
Health2% higher
Housing14% lower
Transportation8% lower
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Grand Forks, ND

Park 36 Estates (817 & 821) - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.4

Very good

Park 36 Estates (817 & 821)

821 817, 821 36th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$470–$795

Apartment for rent

Valley Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Valley Terrace Apartments

3315 3315 & 3325 S 10th St, Grand Forks, ND 58201

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$770

Apartment for rent

Stratford - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

Stratford

2523 7th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

2–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$900

Apartment for rent

Columbia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

Columbia Apartments

1951 28th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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 $1,235 per month as of July 18, 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 20% since last year.

How does Grand Forks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Forks is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $710 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 $49,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Grand Forks average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.

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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