
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND from $500 (35 Rentals)
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Arikara Apartments

2208 E Divide Ave

516 Gary Ave

2620 E D Ave

527 N 19th St

Crestview Manor Apartments

Kirkwood Manor Apartments

215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)

Century East Apartments

Hawken Ridge Apartments

305 W Bismarck Expy

Highland Meadows Apartment Community
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 | $1,264 | $825 | $1,682 |
Downtown Bismarck 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $675 | $2,391 |
Downtown Bismarck 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $634 | $2,822 |
Downtown Bismarck 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $920 | $2,245 |
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There are currently 35 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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High Ridge | One Bedroom - Plan 11B | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Mason | Studio 01A | Studio,1BA | $700 |
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 | $765 |
Kirkwood Manor Apartments | Kirkwood Manor 4 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $830 |
Calgary Apartments | Calgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Crestview Manor Apartments | Crestview Manor 2 - 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath | 2BR,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 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 | $0.83 |
Crestview Manor Apartments | Crestview Manor 2 - 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Kirkwood Manor Apartments | Kirkwood Manor 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Calgary Apartments | Calgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Parkwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Coulee Ridge Luxury Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 898 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Washington Heights 1 | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
High Ridge | Two Bedroom Townhome - Plan 21T | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Bradbury Apartments | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bismarck, Bismarck, ND
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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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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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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