What is the average apartment size in Moorhead?

The average size for a Moorhead, MN apartment is 960 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Moorhead is $1,109 per month, a 0.81% decrease from last years average of $1,118.

What is the average apartment size in Moorhead?

The typical apartment in Moorhead offers about 960 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Moorhead is $1,109, a 0.81% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,118.

One-bedroom apartments provide 733 square feet for $956, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,106 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,286 sq ft) for $1,433, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Moorhead, MN

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,109	960 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$956	733 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,106	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,433	1,286 sq. ft.

Moorhead, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Moorhead, MN have decreased by 0.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,118 to $1,109.

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.

How Moorhead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Moorhead	$1,109
Minneapolis	$1,683
St. Paul	$1,526
Rochester	$1,663
St. Cloud	$1,187
Bloomington	$1,698
Mankato	$1,423
St. Louis Park	$1,762
Edina	$1,848
Woodbury	$2,132
Eagan	$1,700
Fargo, ND	$1,126
West Fargo, ND	$1,054

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.