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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 06/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $675 to $5,820 with an overall median price of $2,160. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District at $675, Downtown Bismarck at $675, and Downtown Core District at $715. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bismarck Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$1,790$67536
Downtown Bismarck$1,790$67537
Downtown Core District$1,790$71530
Renaissance Zone$1,790$71530
Cottonwood$1,955$81028
South Bismarck$1,955$71538
Riverfront$1,975$71539
East Bismarck$3,201$73014
North Bismarck$3,201$67536

Cheapest Available Bismarck Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bismarck, ND is a Studio unit found at Garden Grove in the Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District neighborhood priced from $615. 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 $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bismarck apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden GroveStudio 01BStudio,1BA$615
High RidgeOne Bedroom - Plan 11B1BR,1BA$675
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of June 17, 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 3 Bed 3 Bath | 2228 sf Model at The Earl Twin Homes starting at $2,845 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Mandan 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
The Earl Twin Homes3 Bed 3 Bath | 2228 sf3BR,3BA$1.28
Corner View Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath 1374 sq ft Waterview3BR,2BA$1.18
Diamond Bend ApartmentsThree Bedroom 3175A3BR,1.75BA$1.22
207 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Calgary ApartmentsCalgary 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.95
Century East ApartmentsCentury East 1 - 2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodbridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck

What type of rentals are currently available in Bismarck?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,820. There are also 28 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 $1,673.

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 $980 to $4,671, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,315 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,112.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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