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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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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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Eagle Sky I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Sky I

1815-1825 Burnt Boat DrBismarck, ND 58503
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Parkview Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Arms

1109 Memorial HwyBismarck, ND 58504
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Hannifin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hannifin

624 S Hannifin StBismarck, ND 58504
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Arbor 400
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor 400

400-406 W Arbor AveBismarck, ND 58504
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Mason
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mason

205 N 2nd StBismarck, ND 58501
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Washington Heights 1
2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Heights 1

2723 Hawken StBismarck, ND 58503
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Pebble Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Creek

2907 Iowa LnBismarck, ND 58503
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Fairview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview

1646 Capitol WayBismarck, 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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Eastbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastbrook Apartments

3100-3110 E Rosser AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Belmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Apartments

205 W Interstate AveBismarck, ND 58503
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Norma
1 Bedroom Apartments

Norma

215 N 3rd StBismarck, ND 58501
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Cambridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

2700 Hawken StBismarck, ND 58501
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Bradbury Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

1130-1141 W Owens AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Breton Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breton Heights

4001 Lockport StBismarck, ND 58503
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Brentwood II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood II

115 W Bismarck ExpyBismarck, ND 58504
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Rosser Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosser Apartments

2902-2910 E Rosser AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Veraway Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Veraway Apartments

2055 Xavier StBismarck, ND 58501
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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $675 to $6,131 with an overall median price of $2,194. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District at $675, Downtown Bismarck at $675, and Downtown Core District at $715. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bismarck Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$1,790$67537
Downtown Bismarck$1,790$67538
Downtown Core District$1,790$71530
Renaissance Zone$1,790$71530
Cottonwood$1,955$81029
South Bismarck$1,955$71539
Riverfront$1,975$71538
East Bismarck$3,351$73014
North Bismarck$3,351$67536

Cheapest Available Bismarck Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bismarck, ND is a Studio unit found at Garden Grove in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood priced from $615. High Ridge in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bismarck apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden GroveStudio 01BStudio,1BA$615
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$675
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
HannifinOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$780
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$870
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
MasonOne Bedroom 11E1BR,1BA$905
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Woodbridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bismarck area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2400 SQ. FT. Model at West Bay Park in the in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Bismarck apartment is the C3 Model at River Ridge Apartment Homes starting at $1,890 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Cottonwood 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 2400 SQ. FT.3BR,2.5BA$0.94
River Ridge Apartment HomesC33BR,2BA$1.20
Corner View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath 1374 sq ft Waterview3BR,2BA$1.18
Diamond Bend ApartmentsThree Bedroom 3175A3BR,1.75BA$1.22
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodbridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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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.

Bismarck, ND
Population: 73,112

Ranked #494

in US Census Population by City

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bismarck Apartments

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 $2,194.

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 15 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 $146 which is $2,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bismarck.

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