Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Moorhead, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Moorhead, MN rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,130/month. Renters are paying $29 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a trough in mid-2024 but still below the peak of $1,165/month in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Moorhead sits 42.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (95) and generally lower rents than larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Moorhead run around $932/month, 1-bedrooms at $825/month, and 2-bedrooms at $995/month, with larger units rising to $1,822/month for 3-bed and $2,245/month for 4+ beds. Houses rent for a median of $1,995/month, while apartments sit at $995/month, creating two distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Moorhead
$1,130/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Moorhead is $1,130 per month as of June 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $820 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Moorhead
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Moorhead rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Moorhead, MN
Average rent prices in Moorhead have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Moorhead, MN
Rent prices in Moorhead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moorhead is $995, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Moorhead run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $932 | No Change | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 2% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,822 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,245 | 2% | 2% |
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 Moorhead, MN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $825 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$932
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
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 Moorhead, MN.
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Moorhead, 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 Moorhead, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Moorhead and Bemidji by all bedroom counts and property types.
Moorhead
42%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Moorhead, MN is 19% lower than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,395
27%$1,245
31%$1,340
15%$758
26%$1,130
3%$922
17%$1,280
26%$1,105
48%$925
18%$995
6%$785
13%$1,500
1%Cost of living in Moorhead, MN
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% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Moorhead, MN
1d ago
3015 20th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$450–$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2409 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Moorhead
1106 18th St S #2, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
3d ago
915 32nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$695–$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3433 28th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,910
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1521 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,440
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1402 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead, MN 56560
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,375
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3515 10th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3501 10th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3507 10th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1701 Johnson Dr S, Moorhead, MN 56560
3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,995–$2,145
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
3412 Village Green Blvd, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1204 34th Street Cir S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Moorhead
3 beds
3 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
415 10th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1211 34th Street Cir S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1308 27th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1220 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1501 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead, MN 56560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Moorhead, MN
Quick answers to common questions about the Moorhead rental market.
How much is rent in Moorhead?
The average rent in Moorhead is $1,130 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Moorhead?
Average rent prices in Moorhead have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Moorhead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Moorhead is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $820 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Moorhead?
To comfortably afford rent in Moorhead, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Moorhead?
One-bedroom apartments in Moorhead average around $930 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).