Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND from $500 (35 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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Parkview Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Arms

1109 Memorial HwyBismarck, ND 58504
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Washington Heights 1
2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Heights 1

2723 Hawken 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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Newgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newgate

2413 N 8th StBismarck, ND 58503
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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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Belmont Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Apartments

205 W Interstate AveBismarck, ND 58503
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Rosser Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosser Apartments

2902-2910 E Rosser 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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Downtown Bismarck, Bismarck, ND Local Guide

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. Mason has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bismarck apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$675
MasonStudio 01AStudio,1BA$700
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
Washington Heights 12 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$755
Bradbury ApartmentsOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$765
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
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 2 - 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bismarck, ND

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Bismarck apartment is the Crestview Manor 2 - 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath Model at Crestview Manor Apartments starting at $945 with a $0.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Bay Park3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2200 SQ. FT.3BR,2.5BA$0.83
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
Coulee Ridge Luxury Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | 898 sqft2BR,1BA$1.61
Washington Heights 12 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.84
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.12
High RidgeTwo Bedroom Townhome - Plan 21T2BR,1BA$1.28
Bradbury ApartmentsOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bismarck, Bismarck, ND

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Bismarck, ND for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,385.

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 2 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 $208 which is $1,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bismarck.

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