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property at 520 S 9th St

520 S 9th St

BrainerdMN56401
property at 218 2nd St NW

218 2nd St NW

CrosbyMN56441
property at 606 1st Ave N

606 1st Ave N, Unit 4

606 1st Ave N
PerhamMN56573
property at 100 7th St NE

100 7th St NE, Unit 8

100 7th St NE
PerhamMN56573

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property at 606 Pleasant Ave S

606 Pleasant Ave S

Park RapidsMN56470
property at 323 2nd St SE

323 2nd St SE

StaplesMN56479
property at 1009 Shady Hollow Rd

1009 Shady Hollow Rd

PillagerMN56473
property at 23138 Miller Cir

23138 Miller Cir

DeerwoodMN56444

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property at 911 NW 8th St

911 NW 8th St

Grand RapidsMN55744

Backus, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Backus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Backus, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Housing Corp. priced from $580. Bonneywoode Arms Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Backus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree Housing Corp.One Bed1BR,1BA$580
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$700
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backus, MN and Nearby

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Backus area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Cardinal Pines Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Backus apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Water Station Apartments starting at $885 with a $0.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Backus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cardinal Pines Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Water Station Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Marsh Run TownhomesTwo-bedroom, two-bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Cedar Pointe Estates Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Std2BR,1BA$1.27
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Cedar Street Complex2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Sebeka HousingRiverview 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Park Rapids Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Pine Tree Housing Corp.2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Backus

What type of rentals are currently available in Backus?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Backus, MN with pricing that ranges from $580 to $2,320. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Backus ranging from $895 to $3,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Backus ranges from $895 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,795.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Backus range from $900 to $2,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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