What is the average apartment size in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND?

The average size for a Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND apartment is 796 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 Downtown Fargo?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Fargo is $1,330 per month, a 0.71% decrease from last years average of $1,339.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Fargo?

The typical apartment in Downtown Fargo offers about 796 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Fargo?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Fargo ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Fargo?

In Downtown Fargo, 57% of households rent while 43% 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 Downtown Fargo is $1,330, a 0.71% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,339.

One-bedroom apartments provide 645 square feet for $1,130, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,675 offer 1,061 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,330	796 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,130	645 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,675	1,061 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND have decreased by 0.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,339 to $1,330.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND (44%) 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 Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND?

485 or 57% of the households in Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND are renter-occupied while 365 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Fargo?

Village West $784/month

Southpointe $854/month

Brunsdale $870/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,126/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Fargo?

Madison - Unicorn Park $1,305/month

Downtown Fargo $1,330/month

Brandt Crossing $1,566/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fargo, ND By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Brandt Crossing	$1,566
Downtown Fargo	$1,330
Madison - Unicorn Park	$1,305
Urban Plains	$1,284
Prairiewoods	$1,193
Anderson Park	$1,187
Roosevelt - NDSU	$1,140
Amber Valley	$1,134
Bluemont Lakes	$1,076
Stonebridge	$1,069
Pointe West	$1,063
Northport	$1,017
Willow Park	$993
West Acres	$904
Westgate	$898
Brunsdale	$870
Southpointe	$854
Village West	$784

Fargo | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Fargo is 17% higher than in Amber Valley

$1,330

Downtown Fargo rent is the same as Fargo average

Average Rent $1,330

$1,134

Amber Valley rent is 15% lower than Fargo average

Average Rent $1,134

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 Downtown Fargo 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.