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9650 136th Ave NE

BismarckND58503

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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $900 to $2,795 with an overall median price of $2,353. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cottonwood at $900, Downtown Core District at $900, and Renaissance Zone at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bismarck Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cottonwood$1,836$90010
Downtown Core District$2,168$9007
Renaissance Zone$2,168$9007
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$2,250$90015
Downtown Bismarck$2,250$90015
East Bismarck$2,270$98612
North Bismarck$2,745$90042
Riverfront$2,745$90019
South Bismarck$2,745$90025

Cheapest Available Bismarck Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bismarck, ND is a 1 Bed unit found at Hannifin in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood priced from $775. High Ridge in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bismarck apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HannifinOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$775
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$800
Arikara Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Belmont ApartmentsOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$830
Arbor 400One Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bismarck area is the $1.23 price per square foot Three Bedroom 325A Model at Stonefield Townhomes in the in the East Bismarck neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Bismarck apartment is the Two Bedroom 2175A Model at Diamond Bend Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bismarck apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonefield TownhomesThree Bedroom 325A3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Diamond Bend ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2175A2BR,1.75BA$1.30
Corner View Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath 952 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.33
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Bradbury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$1.13
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodbridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Arbor 400One Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.08
Arikara Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck

What type of rentals are currently available in Bismarck?

There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND with pricing that ranges from $634 to $5,699. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bismarck ranging from $650 to $2,795.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bismarck ranges from $650 to $2,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,068.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bismarck?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bismarck range from $990 to $4,932, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,293.

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