Fargo's rental market stretches from the walkable blocks around Broadway to quieter residential pockets near the Red River, and each area draws a different kind of renter. These neighborhoods stand out for apartment living:

Downtown Fargo

Broadway and its side streets form the center of downtown, lined with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and the historic Fargo Theatre. Bostad Apartments sits at 117 Broadway inside the restored 1907 Bristol Building, giving residents direct access to the neighborhood's shops, events at Broadway Square, and a Walk Score in the 90s. Downtown also puts the Fargo Amtrak station, Sanford Health's Broadway campus, and Bell Bank's headquarters within walking distance.

Hawthorne

Just south of downtown along University Drive, Hawthorne blends older homes with newer infill and a growing restaurant scene. The neighborhood borders Island Park and the Red River, offering paved trails for walking and biking. Its central location keeps residents close to both downtown employers and NDSU's campus.

Clara Barton

Clara Barton sits between Interstate 94 and 13th Avenue South, with tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family homes and rental options. Niche ranks it among the top neighborhoods in the Fargo area for its combination of school quality, safety, and access to both hospital campuses. Residents can reach downtown in about five minutes by car.

Roosevelt and the NDSU Area

North of downtown, the Roosevelt neighborhood surrounds North Dakota State University's 258-acre main campus. The Fargodome, the Fargo Air Museum near Hector International Airport, and a cluster of campus dining spots anchor the area. Renters here tend to be students, university employees, and young professionals drawn to the energy of a college district.

Fargo pairs a growing downtown core with a cost of living well below the national average, a combination that draws new residents from across the upper Midwest. For renters, that translates into several distinct advantages:

A Historic Downtown Built for Walking

Broadway's stretch of restored early-1900s buildings houses everything from the 1926 Fargo Theatre to locally owned cafes and boutiques. Bostad Apartments sits inside one of those buildings, the 1907 Bristol Building, placing residents at the center of a neighborhood with a Walk Score above 90. Broadway Square hosts free concerts and markets through the summer months.

Red River Trails and Year-Round Parks

The Red River of the North runs along Fargo's eastern edge, with paved and unpaved trails connecting parks from Oak Grove's 36-acre disc golf course down through Lindenwood and Island Park. The city's park system supports kayaking, horseshoe leagues, and winter fat-tire biking, giving residents outdoor options in every season.

A Two-State Metro with Low Unemployment

Fargo and its sister city Moorhead, Minnesota, share a combined metro area that supports major employers in healthcare, education, agriculture technology, and banking. The unemployment rate in Fargo consistently runs below 3 percent, and the median household income sits around $69,000. From Bostad, many of these employers are reachable on foot or by a short drive along Interstate 29 or Interstate 94.

Scandinavian Heritage Across the River

The Fargo-Moorhead area's deep Norwegian and German roots show up in everything from the Hjemkomst Center's full-scale Viking ship replica in Moorhead to the annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival each June. That heritage, combined with NDSU's nearly 12,000 students, gives the metro a cultural mix that belies its population size.

Bostad Apartments' location on Broadway puts residents within walking distance of downtown's main attractions and a short drive from the rest. Popular spots across the Fargo-Moorhead area include:

• Fargo Theatre (Art Deco cinema and live performance venue on Broadway)
• Broadway Square (outdoor events plaza with summer concerts and markets)
• Oak Grove Park (36-acre park with disc golf, horseshoe pits, and Red River trails)
• Red River Zoo
• Plains Art Museum
• Fargodome (NDSU Bison football and arena events)
• Scheels Arena (Fargo Force hockey and concerts)
• Hjemkomst Center and Viking Ship Park (Moorhead)
• Island Park and Lindenwood Park (river trails and kayak launches)
• Fargo Air Museum
• Thunder Road Family Fun Park
• West Acres Mall and the Roger Maris Museum

Bostad Apartments sits in the middle of downtown Fargo's employer base, with several of the region's largest organizations headquartered within blocks. Interstate 29 and Interstate 94 connect to employers across the wider metro. Area employers include:

• Sanford Health (major medical campus on Broadway in Fargo; headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD)
• Essentia Health (hospital and clinic campus in Fargo; headquartered in Duluth, MN)
• Bell Bank (headquarters in downtown Fargo)
• North Dakota State University
• RDO Equipment Co. (headquarters in Fargo)
• TrueNorth Steel (corporate headquarters in Fargo metro)
• State of North Dakota (multiple offices in Fargo)
• Microsoft (growing Fargo presence)
• Bobcat Company (West Fargo)
• Concordia College (Moorhead, MN)
• Minnesota State University Moorhead
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Fargo VA Health Care System)
• Cass County government (Fargo)

Bostad Apartments pairs the original character of a restored 1907 building with the everyday features renters expect in downtown Fargo, including:

Exposed Brick Lofts with Skylights and Soaring Ceilings

Each home at Bostad carries details from the Bristol Building's original construction, including exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and wood beams. Select units rise to lofted upper levels with skylights, a layout that sets the building apart from most downtown Fargo apartments. No two of the 22 floor plans are laid out exactly alike.

In-Unit Laundry and Full Kitchens

Every apartment includes a full-size washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and central air. Electronic thermostats give residents control over their own comfort through both summer heat and North Dakota winters. These features come standard across all unit types at Bostad, from studios to three-bedroom homes.

Skyway-Connected Parking and Package Delivery

A skyway connects the building directly to the Civic Parking Ramp, so residents can walk from apartment to car without stepping outside during cold weather. A butterfly package system holds deliveries securely, and controlled building access adds a layer of everyday security. On-site maintenance rounds out the daily convenience side of living at Bostad Apartments.

Pet-Friendly Living with No Breed Restrictions

Bostad welcomes both cats and dogs with no breed restrictions. Households may keep up to two pets under a combined 175-pound weight limit. A one-time fee of $400 per pet and monthly pet rent of $40 per pet apply, and management reviews each application before move-in.