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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $634 to $5,370 with an overall median price of $1,996. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Core District at $715, Renaissance Zone at $715, and Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bismarck Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Core District$1,255$7156
Renaissance Zone$1,255$7156
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$1,640$67520
Downtown Bismarck$1,640$63420
Cottonwood$1,920$83055
South Bismarck$1,920$71564
Riverfront$2,103$71562
East Bismarck$3,118$75518
North Bismarck$3,118$63439

Cheapest Available Bismarck Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bismarck, ND is a 1 Bed unit found at High Ridge in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood priced from $675. Parkwood Apartments in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bismarck apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$675
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 8 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bismarck 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 Bismarck apartment is the Three Bedroom 3175A Model at Diamond Bend Apartments starting at $1,630 with a $1.20 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.
West Bay Park3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath 2400 SQ. FT.3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Diamond Bend ApartmentsThree Bedroom 3175A3BR,1.75BA$1.20
Corner View Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath 1174 sq ft Waterview2BR,2BA$1.17
1930 N 14th St, Unit Lower1930 N 14th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 5 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
Westwood Park2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
207 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Crestview Manor ApartmentsCrestview Manor 8 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck

What type of rentals are currently available in Bismarck?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND with pricing that ranges from $634 to $5,539. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bismarck ranging from $650 to $4,536.

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 $4,536 with an average monthly rent of $2,377.

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 $5,389, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,236 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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