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Cheapest Available Brainard Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brainard, NY is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. The Kennedy in the Arbor Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brainard apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,082
The Kennedy403Studio,1BA$1,185
The Kenmore523Studio,1BA$1,225
Primrose Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Brafferton Square Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath w/Hot Water & Heat1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainard, NY and Nearby

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brainard area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Locust View in the starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Brainard apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Greenbush Station starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Brainard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Locust View2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.48
Greenbush Station2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Steuben Place ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Woodhill ApartmentsReinhardt2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Eagle Rock Apartments & Townhomes at RensselaerB12BR,2BA$1.82
44 James2112BR,1BA$1.88
The Argus Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05
The Knick1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$2.01
The Kennedy403Studio ,1BA$2.00
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brainard

What type of rentals are currently available in Brainard?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Brainard, NY with pricing that ranges from $990 to $3,500. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brainard ranging from $900 to $14,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brainard ranges from $900 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,504.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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