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Average Rent in Grand Forks, ND & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Grand Forks, ND. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,163/mo
▲ +0.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$600/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
43
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Grand Forks, ND
Compare average rent across Grand Forks, ND neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks 58201 | $1,524 | ▼ $41 | $696 | 13 | 78 |
| Grand Forks 58203 | $1,301 | ▼ $49 | $600 | 3 | 64 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Grand Forks, ND?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Grand Forks, ND is $1,163 per month across 7 apartment communities and 43 available units. Rents have increased $4 (0.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is University Flats Apartments starting at $600/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,163/mo.
Prices range from $600 to $2,090 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Grand Forks, ND Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,436 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,427 | -$9 | 7 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Flats Apartments | $600/mo | $1,057/mo | 8 | 4.2 |
| The Current | $725/mo | $1,023/mo | 19 | 3.7 |
| Franklin on 4th | $1,000/mo | $1,150/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| The District | $1,165/mo | $1,442/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
| Blackmore Flats | $1,200/mo | $1,495/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Latitude Apartments | $1,260/mo | $1,278/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Northern Heights At Griggs Square Apartments | $1,760/mo | $1,760/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
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
$47,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,163/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Cost of living in Grand Forks, ND
We only have live rent data for Grand Forks, ND so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,163 |
| Estimated total | $1,163/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Grand Forks, ND Apartments
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