Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
West Fargo, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Fargo, ND rent slipped 13.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,465/month. Renters today are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Compared to national trends

    West Fargo sits 24.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 67 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in West Fargo run around $1,080/month, 1-bedrooms around $775/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,095/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,800/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in West Fargo

$1,465/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Fargo is $1,465 per month as of May 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $485 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Fargo

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Fargo rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Fargo, ND

Average rent prices in West Fargo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 West Fargo, ND

Rent prices in West Fargo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Fargo is $1,010, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in West Fargo run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,080

1%

23%

1 bedroom

$775

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,095

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,800

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Fargo, 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.

How does rent in West Fargo, ND compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Fargo and Bemidji by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Fargo

Median rent price$1,465
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Fargo, ND is 2% lower than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$750

increased by15%
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$1,125

increased by4%
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$930

increased by18%
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Discover rentals in West Fargo, ND

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18h ago

8.5

Very good

MV Westbrook

908 9th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

MV Westbrook - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

MV Westbrook

902 10th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

MV Westbrook - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

MV Westbrook

919 9th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

MV Westbrook - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

MV Westbrook

931 10th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Fargo, 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 $1,465 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Fargo?

Average rent prices in West Fargo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does West Fargo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Fargo is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 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 $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Fargo?

West Fargo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $790 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions 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).

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1625 10th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
1868 13th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
1074 Parkway Dr, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
4516 Westport Pkwy, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
2064 12th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
1023 29th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
1319 13th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
950 5th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
5846 James Dr W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
214 5th St Nw, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
895 60th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
958 31st Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
3309 6th Way E, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
911 Eaglewood Ave, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
1043 60th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
2149 Dock Dr, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
975 42nd Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
61 Center St Apt B, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
2719 Westwood St W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA
3330 8th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078, USA