Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
West Fargo, ND

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rents in West Fargo, ND are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,410/month. The year-over-year price change is negligible despite a 15.8% decline in the percent metric, showing stability in dollar terms.

  • Compared to national trends

    West Fargo is 26.8% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city offers a smaller market with 64 total rentals, appealing to renters seeking value in a less expensive metro.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in West Fargo are $1,065/month, 1-bedrooms $880/month, and 2-bedrooms $988/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. The spread reflects a wide range of options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in West Fargo

$1,410/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Fargo is $1,410 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $515 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Fargo

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Fargo 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 West Fargo, ND

Average rent prices in West Fargo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in West Fargo run $1,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,065

1%

17%

1 bedroom

$880

12%

12%

2 bedroom

$987

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,950

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,495

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,065

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$1,410
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Fargo, ND is 10% lower than the median rent in Bemidji, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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$1,575

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$1,207

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$775

increased by5%
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$1,150

increased by1%
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Fergus Falls

$950

decreased by2%
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1 bed

1 bath

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1 bed

1 bath

$595

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1 bed

1 bath

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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 $1,410 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Fargo?

Average rent prices in West Fargo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does West Fargo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Fargo is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $515 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 $56,000/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?

May offers the lowest rental prices in West Fargo, with rents running approximately 19% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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