Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Moorhead, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Moorhead rent stands today
Moorhead, MN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,140/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.6%, while the year-over-year dollar difference is negligible at $7 less per month on average.
Compared to national trends
Moorhead is 41.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median. The market has 87 total rentals, with apartments making up 67% of the inventory, providing accessible options for renters.
Price ranges
Apartments in Moorhead have a median rent of $995/month, while houses rent for $2,048/month. By bedroom, studios are $1,070, 1-bedrooms $875, 2-bedrooms $995, 3-bedrooms $1,775, and 4+ bedrooms $2,148. Apartments represent 67% of total rentals, with houses at 31%.
Median rent
Median rent in Moorhead
$1,140/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Moorhead is $1,140 per month as of July 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Moorhead
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Moorhead run $885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,070 | 9% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,147 | 2% | 1% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,047 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,070
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
1%
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
41%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Moorhead, MN is 16% lower than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
25%$1,345
39%$1,200
21%$750
10%$1,107
$920
5%$1,235
9%$1,082
20%$955
7%$995
11%$785
3%$1,507
8%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 | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 22% higher |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Moorhead, MN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Moorhead
503 4th Ave S #3, Moorhead, MN 56560
1 bed
1 bath
$675
$480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
4d ago
2409 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1929 18th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–3 beds
1 bath
$625–$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
920 18th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Moorhead
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Moorhead
3 beds
3 baths
$2,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Moorhead
3645 33rd St S #1, Moorhead, MN 56560
3 beds
2 baths
$2,275
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Moorhead
3719 33rd St S #1, Moorhead, MN 56560
3 beds
2 baths
$2,275
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
3015 20th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$875
Apartment for rent
3h ago
3501 10th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,225
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1701 Johnson Dr S, Moorhead, MN 56560
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,995–$2,245
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
3412 Village Green Blvd, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3412 Village Green Blvd, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
816 24th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Moorhead
4 beds
3 baths
$2,195
House for rent
4d ago
1212 34th Street Cir S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$895
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3015 20th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1308 27th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1211 34th Street Cir S, Moorhead, MN 56560
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Moorhead
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House 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 $1,140 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Moorhead?
Average rent prices in Moorhead have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Moorhead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Moorhead is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 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 $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Moorhead?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Moorhead average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,030/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).