Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Core District Bismarck, ND from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Arbor 400
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor 400

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

Mason

205 N 2nd StBismarck, 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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Norma
1 Bedroom Apartments

Norma

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

Hannifin

624 S Hannifin StBismarck, ND 58504

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 Parkwood Apartments priced from $730. 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Core District apartments for rent in Bismarck, ND:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$870
MasonOne Bedroom 11E1BR,1BA$905
HannifinOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Core District, ND

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Core District 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 Downtown Core District apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) starting at $1,100 with a $1.07 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.
West Bay Park3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2400 SQ. FT.3BR,2.5BA$0.94
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
215 E Arikara Ave, Unit 1215 E Arikara Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Citadel by Belcastle1B/1B CORP-PHASE 11BR,1BA$3.01
MasonOne Bedroom 11E1BR,1BA$1.72
HannifinOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.84

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Downtown Core District, Bismarck, ND

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Among neighborhoods in Bismarck, ND for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Core District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Core District?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Core District is Parkwood Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Downtown Core District costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Core District?

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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Core District 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 Downtown Core District?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Core District have an average cost of $165 which is $1,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Core District.

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