
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND from $600 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bismarck area of Bismarck.


Century East Apartments

215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)

Arikara Apartments

Crestview Manor Apartments

Kirkwood Manor Apartments

Hawken Ridge Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

Pebble Springs

1727 N Grandview Ln
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Westwood Park

Renaissance Lofts

407 N 12th St

Garden Grove

The Boulevard Avenue Apartments

Highland Meadows Apartment Community

Riverpark Apartment Community

2112 E Divide Ave

Hannifin

Sierra Ridge Apartment Community
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Century Cottages

OLD - Newgate South

OLD - Newgate East

Eagle Sky I

Norma

Bradbury Apartments

Fairview

Cambridge Apartments

201 E Arbor Ave

Ithica Heights Apartments
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Arbor 400

100 West Main

1308 N 4th St

311 E Thayer Ave

215 E Arbor Ave

Newgate

Eastbrook Apartments

Pebble Creek

2141 Xavier St

Belmont Apartments
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Mason

Veraway Apartments

1024 N 14th St

Park Century Apartment Community

515 S 9th St

Parkview Arms

203 E Arbor Ave

The Grove Apartments

College Park Apartments

207 E Arbor Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bismarck Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Downtown Bismarck 1 Bedroom Apartments | $942 | $750 | $1,325 |
| Downtown Bismarck 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $875 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Bismarck 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,045 | $2,300 |
| Downtown Bismarck 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 58 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 $800. Arikara Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bismarck apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ridge | One Bedroom - Plan 11B | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Arikara Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Norma | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Eastbrook Apartments | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $905 |
| Eagle Sky I | One Bedroom 11E | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Newgate | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Rosser Apartments | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Fairview | Two Bedroom 21B | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Turnpike Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bismarck, ND
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bismarck area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1R Model at Cottonwood Apartment Homes in the in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown Bismarck apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) starting at $1,225 with a $0.94 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Apartment Homes | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Fairview | Three Bedroom 32B | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Brandon | Three Bedroom 32A | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Newgate | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Eastbrook Apartments | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Rosser Apartments | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Arikara Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Eagle Sky I | One Bedroom 11E | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| High Ridge | One Bedroom - Plan 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bismarck Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bismarck Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bismarck Apartment is $800 at High Ridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bismarck Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bismarck is starting from $880 at High Ridge.
What is the most affordable Downtown Bismarck Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Bismarck Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Ridge and starts from $1,045.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.