North Dakota Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most affordable cities in North Dakota?

The most affordable cities in North Dakota are Fargo , where the average rent goes for $1,051/month, West Fargo , where renters pay $1,051/mo on average, and Grand Forks , where the average rent goes for $1,162/mo.

What is the average rent in North Dakota?

The average rent for an apartment in North Dakota is $1,077. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in North Dakota

Last updated November 2024

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,077	959 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in North Dakota?

The average size for a North Dakota apartment is 959 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.

North Dakota apartment rent ranges

North Dakota Occupied Housing Units

117,825 or 37% of the households in North Dakota are renter-occupied while 202,213 or 63% are owner-occupied.

North Dakota rent trends

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Average Rent in North Dakota By City

City	Average Rent
Grand Forks	$1,162
West Fargo	$1,051
Fargo	$1,051

What are the most affordable cities in North Dakota?

The most affordable cities in North Dakota are Fargo, where the average rent goes for $1,051/month, West Fargo, where renters pay $1,051/mo on average, and Grand Forks, where the average rent goes for $1,162/mo.

North Dakota | Rent Comparison by City

Rent in Fargo is 10% lower than in Grand Forks

$1,051

Fargo rent is 2% lower than North Dakota average

Average Rent $1,051

$1,162

Grand Forks rent is 8% higher than North Dakota average

Average Rent $1,162

How North Dakota Compares to Other States

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,288	987 sq. ft.
Alaska	$1,482	702 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,575	849 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,093	888 sq. ft.
California	$2,587	853 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,884	871 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,044	891 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,646	916 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,474	747 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,955	973 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,608	1,015 sq. ft.
Hawaii	$2,668	845 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,607	915 sq. ft.
Illinois	$1,944	835 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,293	905 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,220	895 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,243	903 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,287	930 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,235	916 sq. ft.
Maine	$1,971	840 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,859	903 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,837	887 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,346	915 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,558	888 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,305	1,011 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,273	898 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,605	868 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,285	934 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,525	902 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,112	883 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,337	865 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,389	831 sq. ft.
New York	$2,739	847 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,524	964 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,077	959 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,279	897 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,035	857 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,757	847 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,730	888 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,129	925 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,594	1,003 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,127	902 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,494	947 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,449	883 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,597	917 sq. ft.
Vermont	$2,152	937 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,972	919 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,020	832 sq. ft.
West Virginia	$1,275	976 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,548	907 sq. ft.
Wyoming	$1,332	872 sq. ft.