North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

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North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

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Urban Public High-Ranking Research Sports Flagship

Located on 258 tree-filled acres in Fargo, North Dakota State University provides a picture-perfect setting for a high-ranking university. NDSU is a land-grant, public university that was established in 1890 as North Dakota's flagship university. This doctoral research university attracts students from all over the country and the world. The Bison (the Thundering Herd) participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Fargo is the biggest city in North Dakota, providing plenty of opportunities for those looking for apartments near NDSU. Nicknamed the "Gateway to the West," Fargo is an attractive city with a rich culture, great parks, and plenty of shops and restaurants. College sports fans can cheer on the Bison football team at the Fargo Dome, which also hosts major concerts and events. The Bison Sports Arena hosts the basketball and wrestling teams. Both sports arenas are located near the intersection of 19th Avenue North and North University Drive. This neighborhood also offers plenty of shops and restaurants. To be closer to the academic buildings, the bookstore, and the library, look along 12th Avenue North to the south of the university.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Fargo, ND is $756 for a studio, $887 for one bedroom, $1,055 for two bedrooms, and $1,391 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fargo has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $756/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 693 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $887/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,055/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,330 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,391/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Osgood Kindergarten Center

Public

Grades K-5

564 Students

7
out of 10

Willow Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

7
out of 10

Clara Barton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

7
out of 10

Deer Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

6
out of 10

Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

452 Students

6
out of 10

Discovery Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

975 Students

6
out of 10

Carl Ben Eielson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

615 Students

6
out of 10

Ben Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

5
out of 10
Rating Unavailable
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Fargo Davies High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,363 Students

5
out of 10

Fargo Davies High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,204 Students

5
out of 10

North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,083 Students

5
out of 10

South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

961 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm
  • Island Park
  • Old Town Hot Springs
  • MSUM Planetarium
  • Red River Zoo

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hector International

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