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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Fargo, ND-MN (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Fargo, ND-MN MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $768 | $691 – $845 |
| 1 bedroom | $917 | $825 – $1,009 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,112 | $1,001 – $1,223 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,547 | $1,392 – $1,702 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,865 | $1,679 – $2,052 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,112 — 27% above the North Dakota median of $873 across all 51 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Fargo, ND-MN FMR area is a metro area covering: Clay County, Cass County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Fargo: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable North Dakota markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $868 | $1,089 | $1,515 |
| Renville County | $824 | $1,081 | $1,329 |
| Mountrail County | $850 | $1,071 | $1,386 |
| Mercer County | $881 | $1,156 | $1,386 |
| Ward County | $960 | $1,165 | $1,620 |
| Stark County | $874 | $1,056 | $1,469 |
All 51 North Dakota FMR areas →
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Fargo.