Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
North Dakota State University, ND

Median rent

Median rent in West Fargo

$1,180/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Fargo is $1,180 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $720 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Fargo

251

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Fargo rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in North Dakota State University, ND

Average rent prices in West Fargo have increased by 12% 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 North Dakota State University, ND

Rent prices in West Fargo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Fargo is $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,972. 1-bedroom apartments in West Fargo run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$897

-

3%

1 bedroom

$965

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,025

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,840

-

11%

4 bedroom

$2,000

-

36%

Studio

Average rent

$897

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$965

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Dakota State University, 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.

Discover rentals in North Dakota State University, ND

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

2d ago

7.2

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.
811 2nd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

811 2nd Ave S

811 2nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

Studio

1 bath

$425–$475

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.
Dakota Arms & Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.9

Very good

Dakota Arms & Gardens

1010 1002, 1010 18th St N, 1818 11th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$460–$815

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.
The Gardner - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

The Gardner

26 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$475–$570

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 North Dakota State University, ND

Quick answers to common questions about the West Fargo rental market.

How much is rent in West Fargo?

The average rent in West Fargo is $1,180 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Fargo?

Average rent prices in West Fargo have increased by 12% since last year.

How does West Fargo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Fargo is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $720 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Fargo?

To comfortably afford rent in West Fargo, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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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