Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Moorhead Neighborhood of Moorhead, MN from $400 (124 Rentals)

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property at 301 6th St S

$595

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$595

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301 6th St S

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property at 1304 19 1/2 St S

$640

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$640

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1304 19 1/2 St S

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property at 1310 34th Ave S

$795

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$795

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1310 34th Ave S

MoorheadMN56560
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650 Apartments
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$875 - $2,000
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$875 - $2,000

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650 Apartments

650 Center AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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Stonecrest Apartments
$900 - $1,660
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$900 - $1,660

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$900 - $1,660
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Stonecrest Apartments

1402 Belsly BlvdMoorhead, MN 56560
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Simon Warehouse
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$900 - $1,950
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$900 - $1,950

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$900 - $1,950
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Simon Warehouse

1010 Center AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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Fairmont Flats
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$925 - $2,950
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$925 - $2,950

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$925 - $2,950
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Fairmont Flats

801 2nd Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560
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Almond Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,850
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$1,000 - $1,850

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$1,000 - $1,850
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Almond Apartments

1351 Main AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Emery
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$1,025 - $1,775
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$1,025 - $1,775

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$1,025 - $1,775
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The Emery

900 30th AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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Four Seasons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons

3015 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Archer Moorhead
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Moorhead

3010 18th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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2409 4th Ave N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2409 4th Ave N

2409 4th Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560
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Daybreak Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daybreak Place

1805 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Grace Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Apartments

1103 18 1/2 St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley

1301 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Rock Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Ridge

1320 19 1/2 St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Corners
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Corners

1210 19 1/2 St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Property Shop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Property Shop

1321 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Roberts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Roberts

1302-1304 19 1/2 StMoorhead, MN 56560
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1411 20th St S
1 Bedroom Apartments

1411 20th St S

1411 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Eastwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1103 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Legacy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Legacy

1509 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

2903 5th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Hidden Creste
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creste

2415 4th Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560
property at 222 4th St S

$575

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$575

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222 4th St S

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Sunrise Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

1901 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Belsley Terrace I & II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belsley Terrace I & II

1202-1210 34th Ave SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Kenwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Apartments

920 18th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Downtown Moorhead, Moorhead, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Moorhead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Moorhead area of Moorhead, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Apartments priced from $475. Gardner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $475. Here are the most affordable Downtown Moorhead apartments for rent in Moorhead, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$475
GardnerStudio A (190-210 sq ft)Studio,1BA$475
Terrace on the Green1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$575
Griffin Court ApartmentsGriffin Court - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$575
RockridgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Daybreak Place1 Bedroom, 0 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
South ParkEfficiency 01AStudio,1BA$620
202 Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Skaff Apartments Moorhead1904 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
8 7th Street FlatsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Moorhead, MN

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Moorhead area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1918 5th Ave S in the in the Hawthorne neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Moorhead apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Warehouse Apartments starting at $1,120 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Hawthorne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Moorhead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1918 5th Ave S3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.17
Warehouse Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Park TerraceTwo Bedroom 21B2BR,1BA$0.82
Southridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Billmeyer Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Simon Warehouse1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Terrace on the Green2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.21
River Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Griffin Court ApartmentsGriffin Court - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Downtown Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Moorhead Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Moorhead?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Moorhead is at Gardner listed at $475.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Moorhead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Moorhead Apartment is $475 at Royal Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Moorhead Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Moorhead is starting from $520 at Royal Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Moorhead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Moorhead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Park and starts from $990.

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