Average Rent in Fargo, ND
7 apartment buildings, 23 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$969/mo
Cheapest
$610/mo
Properties
7
Units
23
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Fargo, ND.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fargo, ND Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Kingswood
1001 18th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
EG & Co. Properties
3105 N Broadway Dr # 9, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Pacific South
2585 Pacific Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Thunder Creek
1920 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
East Bridge
1951 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Cheyenne Estates
1011 43 1/2 St S #206, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Essex
1522 E Gateway Cir S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingswood 1001 18th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA | $610 | $737 | $1.28 | 4.8 (18) | 3 |
| 2 | EG & Co. Properties 3105 N Broadway Dr # 9, Fargo, ND 58102, USA | $695 | $997 | $1.16 | 2.9 (31) | 11 |
| 3 | Pacific South 2585 Pacific Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA | $745 | $773 | $1.10 | 5 (3) | 2 |
| 4 | Thunder Creek 1920 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA | $795 | $1,057 | $1.33 | 4.9 (25) | 3 |
| 5 | East Bridge 1951 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA | $885 | $1,158 | $1.96 | 4.5 (39) | 3 |
| 6 | Cheyenne Estates 1011 43 1/2 St S #206, Fargo, ND 58103, USA | $925 | $925 | -- | 3.3 (37) | 1 |
| 7 | Essex 1522 E Gateway Cir S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA | -- | -- | -- | 5 (1) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Kingswood
4.8 (18)1001 18th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
EG & Co. Properties
2.9 (31)3105 N Broadway Dr # 9, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Pacific South
5 (3)2585 Pacific Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Thunder Creek
4.9 (25)1920 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
East Bridge
4.5 (39)1951 Dakota Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Cheyenne Estates
3.3 (37)1011 43 1/2 St S #206, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Fargo, ND Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fargo, ND is $969 per month, based on 23 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $610 at Kingswood to $925 at Cheyenne Estates.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $848/mo | $800/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $826/mo | $610/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $1,048/mo | $725/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $1,139/mo | $875/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fargo, ND, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fargo, ND averages $826/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,048/mo. At the local median household income of $66,029, that works out to 18% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fargo, ND at $916/mo. The current tracked market average runs 6% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Fargo, ND while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fargo, ND?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$39,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $969/mo.
Comfortable income
$47,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($610/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Median household income in Fargo, ND is $66,029 , about 42% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fargo, ND
Overall prices in Fargo, ND runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fargo, ND's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $969 |
| Utilities | $316 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $754 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $589 |
| Estimated total | $3,520/mo |
Population
129,064
Median household income
$66,029
Census median rent
$916/mo
Rent as % of income
26.1%
Median age
32.2
Mean commute
16 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fargo, ND?
The average rent in Fargo, ND is $969 per month, based on 23 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fargo, ND?
The lowest available rent in Fargo, ND starts at $610 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fargo, ND?
1-bedroom apartments in Fargo, ND average $826/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $610/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fargo, ND?
2-bedroom apartments in Fargo, ND average $1,048/mo. Units start from $725/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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