Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core District Bismarck, ND from $600 (27 Rentals)

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property at 1121 N 12th St

$1,000 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1121 N 12th St

BismarckND58501

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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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100 West Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 West Main

100 W Main AveBismarck, 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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Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason

205 N 2nd StBismarck, ND 58501
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property at 201 E Arbor Ave

$950 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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201 E Arbor Ave

BismarckND58504

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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 1 Bed unit found at Arikara Apartments priced from $825. Arbor 400 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core District apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arikara Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Arbor 400One Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$845
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Renaissance LoftsFloor Plan L 0/1 - no balcony1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core District, ND

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core District area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) in the in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Core District apartment is the One Bedroom 11A Model at Arbor 400 starting at $845 with a $1.09 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)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Arbor 400One Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.09
Arikara Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Renaissance LoftsFloor Plan L 0/1 - no balcony1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Core District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Core District Apartment is $825 at Arikara 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 $900 at Arikara Apartments.

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