What is the average apartment size in Grand Forks?

The average size for a Grand Forks, ND apartment is 974 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 Grand Forks?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Grand Forks is $1,263 per month, a 8.37% increase from last year’s average of $1,166.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Grand Forks?

In Grand Forks, studios rent for $1,066 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,053 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,265 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,566 per month

What is the average apartment size in Grand Forks?

The typical apartment in Grand Forks offers about 974 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Grand Forks?

Studio apartments in Grand Forks average 528 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 716 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,022 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,316 sq. ft.

Grand Forks, ND Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Grand Forks?

The typical rent budget in Grand Forks ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Grand Forks?

In Grand Forks, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Grand Forks is $1,263, a 8.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,166.

Studio Apartments at $1,066 offer the most budget-friendly option with 528 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $1,053, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,265 offer 1,022 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,316 sq ft) for $1,566, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Grand Forks, ND

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,263	974 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,066	528 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,053	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,265	1,022 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,566	1,316 sq. ft.

Grand Forks, ND rent trends

Rental prices in Grand Forks, ND have increased by 8.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,166 to $1,263.

What's the typical rent budget in Grand Forks, ND?

The largest share of rentals in Grand Forks, ND (43%) 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 Grand Forks, ND?

13,849 or 53% of the households in Grand Forks, ND are renter-occupied while 12,045 or 47% are owner-occupied.

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How Grand Forks Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Grand Forks	$1,263
Fargo	$1,126
West Fargo	$1,083
Moorhead, MN	$1,088
East Grand Forks, MN	$982

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 Grand Forks 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.