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Bismarck, ND Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bismarck, ND

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bismarck, ND area range in price from $634 to $5,488 with an overall median price of $2,001. The three Bismarck neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Bismarck at $634, Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District 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
Downtown Bismarck$1,322$63419
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District$1,370$67519
Downtown Core District$1,370$7159
Renaissance Zone$1,370$7159
South Bismarck$1,987$71560
Riverfront$2,047$71554
Cottonwood$2,140$82052
East Bismarck$3,205$75520
North Bismarck$3,205$63437

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
MasonStudio 01AStudio,1BA$775
NormaEfficiency 01AStudio,1BA$810
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bismarck, ND

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bismarck area is the $1.35 price per square foot Three Bedroom 325A Model at Stonefield Townhomes in the in the East Bismarck neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Bismarck apartment is the LW 2/2 Model at Lakewood Crossing Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.22 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$1.35
Lakewood Crossing ApartmentsLW 2/22BR,2BA$1.22
Corner View Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath 1174 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.20
215 E Arbor (Bismarck,ND)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.25
Pebble CreekTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,2BA$1.37
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
FairviewTwo Bedroom 21B2BR,1BA$1.29
Waters Edge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodbridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.28
High RidgeTwo Bedroom Townhome - Plan 21T2BR,1BA$1.28

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Bismarck, ND
Population: 73,112

Ranked #494

in US Census Population by City

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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 $5,488. There are also 38 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 $1,791.

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 $985 to $5,097, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,370 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,205.

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