Rental Market Trends in North Dakota
$965/month
Average Rent
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
+$26
Average Price Increase
Ranked 3rd
Least Expensive Rent by State
5,011
Available Rentals
Fargo, ND
City with the Lowest Rent
What is the average rent in North Dakota?
As of January 2026, the average rent in North Dakota is $965/month. When you rent an apartment in North Dakota, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $828 per month for a studio, $965 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,147 for a two-bedroom apartment in North Dakota. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,522 or more.
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What are the most affordable cities in North Dakota?
Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in North Dakota to live are Fargo, Grand Forks and West Fargo.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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