Studio Apartment Rent in Grand Forks, ND
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grand Forks, North Dakota as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,172 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Grand Forks
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 Grand Forks
Compare Grand Forks's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $680 |
| 2 | Fargo | $693 |
| 3 | Wahpeton | $700 |
| 4 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 5 | West Fargo | $770 |
| 6 | Grand Forks (this page) | $780 |
| 7 | Mandan | $830 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $850 |
| 9 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 10 | Williston | $1,010 |
| 11 | Watford City | $1,130 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Dakota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford City | $1,130 |
| 2 | Williston | $1,010 |
| 3 | Dickinson | $850 |
| 4 | Bismarck | $850 |
| 5 | Mandan | $830 |
| 6 | Grand Forks (this page) | $780 |
| 7 | West Fargo | $770 |
| 8 | Jamestown | $710 |
| 9 | Wahpeton | $700 |
| 10 | Fargo | $693 |
| 11 | Minot | $680 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Grand Forks.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grand Forks |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo, ND | 74.6 mi | $770 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Fargo, ND | 76.4 mi | $693 | $-87 (-11%) |
| Moorhead, MN | 79.7 mi | $710 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Wahpeton, ND | 117.1 mi | $700 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Jamestown, ND | 132.2 mi | $710 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Bemidji, MN | 160.5 mi | $800 | +$20 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Grand Forks — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grand Forks?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grand Forks, North Dakota is $780 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,172.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grand Forks?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Forks expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grand Forks's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grand Forks rank for studio rent in North Dakota?
Among the 11 cities in North Dakota with studio data, Grand Forks ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grand Forks?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Fargo ($770), Fargo ($693), Moorhead ($710).