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Average Rent in Grand Forks, ND & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Grand Forks, ND. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,470/mo
▼ 6.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$725/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
14
tracked daily
Units Listed
133
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Grand Forks, ND
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks 58201 | $1,530 | ▼ $54 | $738 | 12 | 84 |
| Grand Forks 58203 | $1,367 | ▼ $116 | $725 | 2 | 49 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Grand Forks, ND?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Grand Forks, ND is $1,470 per month across 14 apartment communities and 133 available units. Rents have decreased $99 (6.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Current starting at $725/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,145/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,341/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,576/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,816/mo.
Prices range from $725 to $2,410 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 33 units are currently listed.
Grand Forks, ND Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,484 | - | 13 |
| August 2026 | $1,498 | +$14 | 14 |
| September 2026 | $1,454 | -$44 | 14 |
| October 2026 | $1,440 | -$14 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Grand Forks, ND
Rent Prices by Apartment in Grand Forks, ND
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Current | $725/mo | $1,023/mo | 19 | 3.7 |
| Forest Park Apartments | $738/mo | $1,058/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| Valley Park Apartments | $781/mo | $813/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
| Chandler 1802 | $920/mo | $978/mo | 3 | 5 |
| Franklin on 4th | $1,000/mo | $1,586/mo | 30 | 4.1 |
| The District | $1,165/mo | $1,507/mo | 10 | 4.6 |
| The Legacy Apartments | $1,170/mo | $1,453/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Grand Forks, ND
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,470/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Grand Forks, ND is $63,838 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Grand Forks, ND
Overall prices in Grand Forks, ND runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Grand Forks, ND's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,470 |
| Utilities | $248 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $591 |
| Healthcare | $288 |
| Other goods and services | $461 |
| Estimated total | $3,582/mo |
Population
58,882
Median household income
$63,838
Census median rent
$958/mo
Census rent burden
27.7%
Median age
29.4
Mean commute
15 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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