
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND from $600 (43 Rentals)
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Downtown Bismarck, Bismarck, ND Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bismarck?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bismarck Studio Apartments | $1,089 | $795 | $1,355 |
Downtown Bismarck 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $675 | $2,420 |
Downtown Bismarck 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $755 | $2,035 |
Downtown Bismarck 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $920 | $2,268 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bismarck Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bismarck area of Bismarck, ND is a 1 Bed unit found at High Ridge priced from $675. Parkwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bismarck apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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High Ridge | One Bedroom - Plan 11B | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Washington Heights 1 | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
Bradbury Apartments | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Newgate | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Eastbrook Apartments | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Calgary Apartments | Calgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
Citadel by Belcastle | STUDIO-PHASE 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Cottonwood Apartment Homes | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bismarck, ND
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bismarck area is the $0.91 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 $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Bismarck apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Washington Heights 1 starting at $755 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bismarck apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West Bay Park | 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2200 SQ. FT. | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
Washington Heights 1 | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
Calgary Apartments | Calgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Parkwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Cottonwood Apartment Homes | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
High Ridge | Two Bedroom Townhome - Plan 21T | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Eastbrook Apartments | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Bradbury Apartments | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.22 |
Newgate | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bismarck, Bismarck, ND
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Among neighborhoods in Bismarck, ND for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Bismarck, ND. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood in Bismarck, ND
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bismarck Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bismarck?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bismarck is High Ridge which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Downtown Bismarck costs $1,682.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Bismarck?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Bismarck have an average cost of $147 which is $1,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bismarck.
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