Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
West Fargo, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Fargo, ND rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Month to month, rent increased 6.7% after a decline from the peak of $1,700/month in January 2026.

  • West Fargo sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 57 total rentals and a lower cost of living for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Apartment rents in West Fargo run around $950/month, while houses are higher at $1,945/month. Bedroom tiers vary from 1-bedrooms at $700/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,420/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month.

Median rent

Median rent in West Fargo

$1,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Fargo is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Fargo

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,945. 1-bedroom apartments in West Fargo run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$905

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,000

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,895

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,420

6%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$905

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,420

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Fargo, ND is 8% higher than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.

Discover rentals in West Fargo, ND

Cedars West Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Cedars West Apartments

925 9th Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

MV Westbrook - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

Very good

MV Westbrook

912 10th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

MV Westbrook - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

MV Westbrook

902 10th St 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 $1,500 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Fargo?

Average rent prices in West Fargo have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does West Fargo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Fargo is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/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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