Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Moorhead

$1,237/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moorhead is $1,237 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $662 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moorhead

109

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moorhead rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN

Average rent prices in Moorhead have increased by 20% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN

Rent prices in Moorhead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moorhead is $1,065, whereas a house costs $2,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Moorhead run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

-

11%

1 bedroom

$995

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,065

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,895

-

32%

4 bedroom

$2,300

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,065

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Minnesota State University 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.

Discover rentals in Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN

714 29th Street North Fargo, ND 58102 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

714 29th Street North Fargo, ND 58102

714 29th St N, Fargo, ND 58102

1 bed

1 bath

$385

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2409 4th Avenue North - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

2409 4th Avenue North

2409 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
College Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8

Very good

College Park Apartments

1929 18th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$625–$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Arrowhead Estates 2601 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Arrowhead Estates 2601

2601 14th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

2 beds

1 bath

$645

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Moorhead rental market.

How much is rent in Moorhead?

The average rent in Moorhead is $1,237 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moorhead?

Average rent prices in Moorhead have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Moorhead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moorhead is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $662 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 $50,000/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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