Studio Apartment Rent in Moorhead, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Moorhead, Minnesota as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,258 and +45% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Moorhead
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Moorhead
Compare Moorhead's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winona | $700 |
| 2 | Moorhead (this page) | $710 |
| 3 | Austin | $720 |
| 4 | Owatonna | $730 |
| 5 | Bemidji | $800 |
| 6 | Duluth | $848 |
| 7 | Waite Park | $890 |
| 8 | Saint Cloud | $940 |
| 9 | Rochester | $1,010 |
| 10 | Mankato | $1,030 |
| 11 | Anoka | $1,050 |
| 12 | Northfield | $1,060 |
| 13 | South Saint Paul | $1,060 |
| 14 | Saint Michael | $1,080 |
| 15 | Columbia Heights | $1,090 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury | $1,650 |
| 2 | Maple Grove | $1,600 |
| 3 | Eden Prairie | $1,570 |
| 4 | Lakeville | $1,550 |
| 5 | Cottage Grove | $1,540 |
| 6 | Edina | $1,520 |
| 7 | Blaine | $1,510 |
| 8 | Plymouth | $1,495 |
| 9 | Brooklyn Park | $1,495 |
| 10 | Savage | $1,470 |
| 11 | Rosemount | $1,470 |
| 12 | Minnetonka | $1,450 |
| 13 | Robbinsdale | $1,427 |
| 14 | Saint Louis Park | $1,385 |
| 15 | Vadnais Heights | $1,380 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Moorhead.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Moorhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 6.8 mi | $693 | $-17 (-2%) |
| West Fargo, ND | 13.1 mi | $770 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Wahpeton, ND | 39.1 mi | $700 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Grand Forks, ND | 79.7 mi | $780 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Bemidji, MN | 137.1 mi | $800 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 140.2 mi | $710 | — |
| Aberdeen, SD | 155.5 mi | $680 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Waite Park, MN | 194.5 mi | $890 | +$180 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Moorhead — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Moorhead?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Moorhead, Minnesota is $710 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,258.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Moorhead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,400 ($2,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Moorhead expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Moorhead's studio median of $710 is +45% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Moorhead rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 63 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Moorhead ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Moorhead?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fargo ($693), Wahpeton ($700), Aberdeen ($680).