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

215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)

Renaissance Lofts

Westwood Park
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Downtown Core District, Bismarck, ND Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Core District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Core District Studio Apartments | $945 | $945 | $945 |
Downtown Core District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $715 | $1,750 |
Downtown Core District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $755 | $1,550 |
Downtown Core District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $1,370 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Core District Neighborhood of Bismarck, ND.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Norma | Efficiency 01A | Studio,1BA | $820 |
Brentwood II | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $945 |
Renaissance Lofts | Floor Plan I 2/1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Brentwood II | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Renaissance Lofts | Floor Plan I 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Norma | Efficiency 01A | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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