Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core District Bismarck, ND from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Hannifin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hannifin

624 S Hannifin StBismarck, ND 58504
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Norma
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Norma

215 N 3rd StBismarck, ND 58501
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Arbor 400
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor 400

400-406 W Arbor AveBismarck, ND 58504
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Brentwood II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood II

115 W Bismarck ExpyBismarck, ND 58504
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100 West Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 West Main

100 W Main AveBismarck, ND 58501
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Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason

205 N 2nd StBismarck, ND 58501
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Downtown Core District, Bismarck, ND Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Core District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Core District area of Bismarck, ND is a Studio unit found at Norma priced from $820. Brentwood II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core District apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NormaEfficiency 01AStudio,1BA$820
Brentwood IITwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$940
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$945
Renaissance LoftsFloor Plan I 2/12BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core District, ND

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core District area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) in the in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Downtown Core District apartment is the Two Bedroom 21A Model at Brentwood II starting at $945 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Core District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.25
Brentwood IITwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$1.23
Renaissance LoftsFloor Plan I 2/12BR,1BA$1.88
NormaEfficiency 01AStudio ,1BA$3.49

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Downtown Core District, Bismarck, ND

Ranked #8

Among cities in North Dakota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core District Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Core District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Core District is starting from $945 at Brentwood II.

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