Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Moorhead Neighborhood of Moorhead, MN from $600 (11 Rentals)

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property at 1304 19 1/2 St S

$640

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1304 19 1/2 St S

MoorheadMN56560

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property at 1225 10th St N

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1225 10th St N, Unit 1225 10th St N #1

1225 10th St N
FargoND58102
property at 1704 6th Ave S

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1704 6th Ave S

MoorheadMN56560
property at 1145 8th St N

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1145 8th St N

FargoND58102

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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. Skaff Apartments Moorhead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. 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
Skaff Apartments Moorhead1904- 1 bedroomStudio,1BA$525
Terrace on the Green1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$575
RockridgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Marlowe SouthOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Moorhead, MN

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Moorhead area is the $1.11 price per square foot Arroda Model at The Arch in the in the Hawthorne neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown Moorhead apartment is the 1501-2B 2 Model at Crossings at Water's Edge starting at $1,350 with a $1.12 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.
The ArchArroda2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Crossings at Water's Edge1501-2B 22BR,2BA$1.12
Southridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Park TerraceTwo Bedroom 21B2BR,1BA$0.87
IslanderTwo Bedroom 21B2BR,1BA$0.87
WoodstoneTwo Bedroom 21C2BR,1BA$1.13
South ParkTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$0.93
Billmeyer Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Marlowe SouthOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.13

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Moorhead

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Moorhead?

There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Moorhead, MN with pricing that ranges from $475 to $3,100. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Moorhead ranging from $640 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Moorhead?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Moorhead ranges from $640 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,557.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Moorhead?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Moorhead range from $900 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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