Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND from $500 (44 Rentals)

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The Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Boulevard Apartments

1100 E Boulevard AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Garden Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Grove

2010 Xavier StBismarck, ND 58501
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2112 E Divide Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2112 E Divide Ave

2112 E Divide AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason

205 N 2nd StBismarck, ND 58501
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Parkview Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Arms

1109 Memorial HwyBismarck, ND 58504
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Century Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Cottages

2724 Hawken StBismarck, ND 58503
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Norma
1 Bedroom Apartments

Norma

215 N 3rd StBismarck, ND 58501
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OLD - Newgate South
2 Bedroom Apartments

OLD - Newgate South

802 E Interstate AveBismarck, ND 58503
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OLD - Newgate East
2 Bedroom Apartments

OLD - Newgate East

2406 N 9th StBismarck, ND 58503
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Belmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Apartments

205 W Interstate AveBismarck, ND 58503
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Washington Heights 1
2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Heights 1

2723 Hawken StBismarck, ND 58503
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Bradbury Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

1130-1141 W Owens AveBismarck, ND 58501
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100 West Main
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 West Main

100 W Main AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Newgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newgate

2413 N 8th StBismarck, ND 58503
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Cambridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

2700 Hawken StBismarck, ND 58501
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Breton Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breton Heights

4001 Lockport StBismarck, ND 58503
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Veraway Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Veraway Apartments

2055 Xavier StBismarck, ND 58501
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Fairview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview

1646 Capitol WayBismarck, ND 58501
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5180 Lincoln Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5180 Lincoln Rd

5180 Lincoln RdLincoln, ND 58504
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Shoal Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoal Creek

2401 40th Ave SEMandan, ND 58554
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Riverplace Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverplace Apartments

2721 Marina Rd SEMandan, ND 58554
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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $634 to $4,482 with an overall median price of $1,809. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Bismarck at $634, Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District at $675, and Downtown Core District at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bismarck Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bismarck$1,277$6344654
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$1,300$6754551
Downtown Core District$1,347$6754889
Renaissance Zone$1,347$6754881
Riverfront$1,445$7153722
Cottonwood$1,525$7503856
South Bismarck$1,572$7154498
East Bismarck$3,235$7351566
North Bismarck$3,235$6344229

Cheapest Available Bismarck Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bismarck, ND is a 1 Bed unit found at High Ridge in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood priced from $675. Parkview Arms in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bismarck apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$675
Parkview ArmsOne Bedroom 11C1BR,1BA$695
Kirkwood Park Apartments215 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 5 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Kirkwood Manor ApartmentsKirkwood Manor 5 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$810
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 3 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$825
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$855
Sunset Ridge Apartment CommunityFairview 21A2BR,1BA$915
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bismarck area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2200 SQ. FT. Model at West Bay Park in the in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Bismarck apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath 1174 sq ft Model at Corner View Apartments starting at $1,345 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bismarck apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Bay Park3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2200 SQ. FT.3BR,2.5BA$0.83
Corner View Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath 1174 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.15
Diamond Bend ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2175A2BR,1.75BA$1.07
Kirkwood Park Apartments215 - 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom at Meadow Ridge2BD/2BA/1CAR - 3RD FLOOR2BR,2BA$1.20
Kirkwood Manor ApartmentsKirkwood Manor 4 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.86
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.90
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 5 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Parkview ArmsOne Bedroom 11C1BR,1BA$1.17

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Bismarck Overview

Bismarck is a city of about 70,000 located in Burleigh County, North Dakota. The city is the capital of North Dakota and has the bustling energy of a big town, but still with a small-town suburban charm. Bismarck is home to young professionals who own homes and rent apartments in Bismarck to enjoy the nightlife, coffee shops, bars, and businesses Bismarck has to offer.

Why live in Bismarck, ND?

On Niche, most people admit that Bismarck is a smaller city, but living in homes and apartments in Bismarck is an experience that brings calm and quiet to daily life. Tight-knit communities and mid-west charm are a staple of this city. Yet abundant bars, nightlife, and life by the Missouri River all bring a sense of urban and suburban balance to this city. Cold winters are memorable, as are summer-filled days fishing and swimming nearby. In addition, costs of living in Bismarck apartments and homes is relatively cheap compared to the rest of the U.S., making life here stress-free.

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Getting Around Bismarck, ND

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bismarck Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bismarck?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bismarck is under $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bismarck?

The cheapest apartment in Bismarck is High Ridge which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Bismarck costs $1,809.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bismarck?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,329 regular apartments in Bismarck that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bismarck?

Cheap apartments in Bismarck have an average cost of $135 which is $1,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bismarck.

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