
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Grand Forks Neighborhood of Grand Forks, ND from $400 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Grand Forks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Grand Forks Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Downtown Grand Forks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $825 | $1,550 |
Downtown Grand Forks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $725 | $3,000 |
Downtown Grand Forks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $992 | $1,675 |
Downtown Grand Forks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,525 | $1,525 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Grand Forks Neighborhood of Grand Forks, ND.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Grand Forks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Grand Forks area of Grand Forks, ND is a 2 Beds unit found at Gateway priced from $675. Block V has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Grand Forks apartments for rent in Grand Forks, ND:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway | Two Bedroom - Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
Block V | STUDIO/1BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Heritage Highlands | 2 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $924 |
The Beacon CLO | 2B/2B Condo D | 2BR,2BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Grand Forks, ND
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Grand Forks area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2B/2B Condo D Model at The Beacon CLO in the in the Downtown Grand Forks neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Grand Forks apartment is the 815 1st Ave NE Model at 815 1st Ave NE, Unit Main Floor starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Grand Forks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Grand Forks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Beacon CLO | 2B/2B Condo D | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
815 1st Ave NE, Unit Main Floor | 815 1st Ave NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Block V | STUDIO/1BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.97 |
Heritage Highlands | 2 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Gateway | Two Bedroom - Plan D | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Downtown Grand Forks Neighborhood in Grand Forks, ND
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Grand Forks Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Grand Forks?
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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Grand Forks 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 Downtown Grand Forks?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Grand Forks have an average cost of $201 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Grand Forks.
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