Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Bismarck Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND from $900 (13 Rentals)

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201 E Arbor Ave

BismarckND58504

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$800
Arikara Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Arbor 400One Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$845
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Belmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bismarck, ND

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bismarck area is the $1.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom 22A Model at Pebble Creek in the in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Downtown Bismarck apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) starting at $950 with a $1.06 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.
Pebble CreekTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,2BA$1.34
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Arbor 400One Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.08
Belmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$1.34
Arikara Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$1.26
Renaissance LoftsFloor Plan L 0/1 - no balcony1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bismarck

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Bismarck?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bismarck, ND with pricing that ranges from $634 to $1,995. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Bismarck ranging from $900 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Bismarck?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Bismarck ranges from $900 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,609.

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