Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Moorhead

$1,190/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moorhead is $1,190 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moorhead

102

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moorhead rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 25% 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 $1,035, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Moorhead run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,002

-

41%

1 bedroom

$925

-

11%

2 bedroom

$1,125

-

16%

3 bedroom

$1,870

-

24%

4 bedroom

$2,195

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,002

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

8%

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

3d ago

7.8

Very good

714 29th Street North Fargo, ND 58102

714 29th St N, Fargo, ND 58102

1 bed

1 bath

$385

Apartment for rent

Dundee Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Dundee Apartments

1132 16th St N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$470–$1,050

Apartment for rent

2409 4th Avenue North - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

2409 4th Avenue North

2409 4th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Park Place West Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

8.6

Very good

Park Place West Apartments

1502 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$625–$1,125

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,190 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moorhead?

Average rent prices in Moorhead have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Moorhead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moorhead is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 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 $48,000/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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