
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NDSU Neighborhood of Fargo, ND from $400 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the NDSU area of Fargo.


1221 10th Ave N, Unit 10

1221 10th Ave N, Unit 9

Thunder Creek

Dakota Crossing Apartments

Campus Edge Apartments
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1011 14th St N

Ashton Apartments

Dakota Arms & Gardens

University Park

Kingswood

Fredrick Apartments
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909 16th St N

Ivy Gardens

Redgate 901

Pershing Park

Campus Edge Apartments

Park Place West Apartments
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Morningside

Monticello

College Manor

Rockford

Pershing 1

East Bridge
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1510 11th Ave N
NDSU, Fargo, ND Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NDSU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDSU Studio Apartments | $875 | $410 | $985 |
| NDSU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $625 | $1,345 |
| NDSU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $730 | $1,560 |
| NDSU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $985 | $1,995 |
| NDSU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,895 | $2,520 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the NDSU Neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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Cheapest Available NDSU Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the NDSU area of Fargo, ND is a Studio unit found at Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo) priced from $410. Ivy Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $540. Here are the most affordable NDSU apartments for rent in Fargo, ND:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo) | Studio - No kitchen | Studio,1BA | $410 |
| Ivy Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $540 |
| Park Place West Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| College Manor | 1 Bed - Corner | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Dakota Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NDSU, ND
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the NDSU area is the $1.24 price per square foot Three Bedroom 32A Model at East Bridge in the in the Hawthorne neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value NDSU apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Bison Arms Apartments starting at $950 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Hawthorne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NDSU apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bridge | Three Bedroom 32A | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Bison Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Thunder Creek | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Silver Leaf Apartments (North Fargo) | Dakota Arms & Gardens - 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Dakota Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| T Lofts Apartments | Efficiency | 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Ivy Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| Park Place West Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NDSU Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NDSU?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NDSU is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NDSU?
The cheapest apartment in NDSU is College Manor which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in NDSU costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NDSU?
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 6 regular apartments in NDSU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.