Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND from $500 (58 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mason

205 N 2nd StBismarck, ND 58501
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Century Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Cottages

2724 Hawken StBismarck, ND 58503
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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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Bradbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

1130-1141 W Owens AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Arbor 400
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor 400

400-406 W Arbor AveBismarck, ND 58504
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100 West Main
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 West Main

100 W Main AveBismarck, ND 58501
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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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Eagle Sky I
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Sky I

1815-1825 Burnt Boat DrBismarck, ND 58503
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Area 57 C/D
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Area 57 C/D

202 Greenfield LnBismarck, ND 58503
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Belmont Apartments
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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Rosser Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosser Apartments

2902-2910 E Rosser AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $634 to $5,737 with an overall median price of $1,922. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Core District at $715, Renaissance Zone at $715, and Downtown Bismarck at $634. 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 Core District$1,310$71527
Renaissance Zone$1,310$71526
Downtown Bismarck$1,385$63447
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$1,400$67542
Cottonwood$1,745$75037
South Bismarck$1,775$71547
Riverfront$1,825$71533
East Bismarck$3,278$72530
North Bismarck$3,278$63454

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. Parkwood Apartments in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
Bradbury ApartmentsOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$730
Washington Heights 12 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$755
Parkview ArmsTwo Bedroom 21B2BR,1BA$825
Kirkwood Manor ApartmentsKirkwood Manor 4 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$830
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$855
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Sunset Ridge Apartment CommunityFairview 21A2BR,1BA$915
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 2 - 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of April 11, 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 Two Bedroom 2175A Model at Diamond Bend Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.11 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
Diamond Bend ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2175A2BR,1.75BA$1.11
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 2 - 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
Kirkwood Manor ApartmentsKirkwood Manor 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.87
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.90
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Washington Heights 12 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.84
Parkview ArmsTwo Bedroom 21B2BR,1BA$0.96
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Bradbury ApartmentsOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 $945.

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 $1,922.

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 6 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 $246 which is $1,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bismarck.

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