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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fargo, ND

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fargo, ND area range in price from $200 to $3,905 with an overall median price of $2,060. The three Fargo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Prairiewood at $540, Carl Ben at $200, and Lewis and Clark at $200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fargo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Prairiewood$1,060$54039
Carl Ben$1,440$20098
Lewis and Clark$1,450$20031
South High$1,450$20040
Brunsdale$1,520$41035
Clara Barton$1,520$200396
Village West$1,595$420277
West Acres$1,600$200409
Willow Park$1,620$475426
Anderson Park$1,684$525137

Cheapest Available Fargo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fargo, ND is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arbors at McCormick Park in the West Acres neighborhood priced from $200. Green Apartments in the Hawthorne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fargo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbors at McCormick Park3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$200
Green ApartmentsStudio/Efficiency @ 1538 27 Ave S FargoStudio,1BA$410
Summerset Apartments2526 - Studio - SStudio,1BA$420
Silver Leaf South FargoStudio(No Kitchen)Studio,1BA$420
Southwood ApartmentsStudio - LStudio,1BA$425
Pacific Park IIStudio 01AStudio,1BA$450
White RidgeEfficiency 01AStudio,1BA$455
Green On 10thEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$475
Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo)Studio - No kitchenStudio,1BA$480
SaddlebrookStudio 01AStudio,1BA$490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fargo, ND

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fargo area is the $0.78 price per square foot Three Bedroom 31A Model at Marlowe South in the in the Hawthorne neighborhood starting from $1,085. The second greatest value Fargo apartment is the Three Bedroom 32A Model at Oxford starting at $1,040 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the West Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fargo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marlowe SouthThree Bedroom 31A3BR,1BA$0.78
OxfordThree Bedroom 32A3BR,2BA$0.79
North ManorTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$0.74
Spring Glen Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.78
Maplewood BendTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$0.69
Lampliter1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.79
Brookfield I, II & IIITwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$0.75
Valley1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
The Corners1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.75
The Arbors at McCormick Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.29

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Fargo Overview

You’ll find plenty of options when looking for Fargo, ND apartments. The city is located in the extreme north of the US. This means that much of the state is very rural. If you love the outdoors, then you’ll love Fargo, ND. Wildlife viewing and camping abound outside of the city. Within Fargo, you’ll find all of the conveniences of a big city and a small-town feel all rolled into one.

Why live in Fargo, ND?

By choosing Fargo, ND for your new home, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re an angler or recreational boater, you’ll love the Red River. One well-known outdoor editor referred to the Red as the “crown jewel” of trophy channel cat fishing. You’ll also find northern pike, walleye and smallmouth bass in its waters. If outdoor activities aren’t your thing or it’s too cold outside, check out the West Acres Mall. With over 120 shops, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest.

Fargo, ND
Population: 124,844

Ranked #223

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fargo, ND

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Dakota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Fargo, ND

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fargo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fargo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fargo is under $490.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fargo?

The cheapest apartment in Fargo is Valley which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Fargo costs $2,060.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fargo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 228 regular apartments in Fargo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fargo?

Cheap apartments in Fargo have an average cost of $609 which is $1,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fargo.

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