What is the average apartment size in Moorhead?

The average size for a Moorhead, MN apartment is 956 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Moorhead?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Moorhead is $1,088 per month, a 3.42% increase from last year’s average of $1,052.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, studios rent for $815 per month, one-bedroom units average $927 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,080 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,401 per month

What is the average apartment size in Moorhead?

The typical apartment in Moorhead offers about 956 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Moorhead?

Studio apartments in Moorhead average 468 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 742 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,008 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,275 sq. ft.

Moorhead, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Moorhead?

The typical rent budget in Moorhead ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Moorhead is $1,088, a 3.42% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,052.

Studio Apartments at $815 offer the most budget-friendly option with 468 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $927, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,080 offer 1,008 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,275 sq ft) for $1,401, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Moorhead, MN

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,088	956 sq. ft.
Studio	$815	468 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$927	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,080	1,008 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,401	1,275 sq. ft.

Moorhead, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Moorhead, MN have increased by 3.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,052 to $1,088.

What's the typical rent budget in Moorhead, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Moorhead, MN (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Moorhead, MN?

7,424 or 41% of the households in Moorhead, MN are renter-occupied while 10,553 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Moorhead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Moorhead	$1,088
Minneapolis	$1,681
St. Paul	$1,524
St. Louis Park	$1,796
Bloomington	$1,661
Edina	$1,862
Rochester	$1,663
Mankato	$1,387
St. Cloud	$1,157
West Fargo, ND	$1,083
Fargo, ND	$1,126

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Moorhead apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.