Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN from $500 (25 Rentals)

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property at 608 Norwood St

$650

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$650

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$650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 7

608 Norwood St

BrainerdMN56401
property at 416 D St NE

$785

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$785

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$785

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 3

416 D St NE

BrainerdMN56401
property at 500 NW 4th St

$845 - $1,175

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$845

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$845

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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500 NW 4th St

BrainerdMN56401

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property at 1234 28th St SE

$875

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$875

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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1234 28th St SE

BrainerdMN56401
property at 922 Broadway St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 7

922 Broadway St

BrainerdMN56401
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Circle Pines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle Pines Apartments

603 Circle Pines DrBrainerd, MN 56401
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property at 1005 S 6th St

$695

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$695

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$695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1005 S 6th St

BrainerdMN56401
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Valley View Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Townhomes

701 SW 6th StBrainerd, MN 56401
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College Drive
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Drive

701-757 Brian LnBrainerd, MN 56401
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property at 1819 Norwood St

$855

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$855

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$855

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

1819 Norwood St

BrainerdMN56401
property at 815 5th Ave S

$400

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$400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301

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Fawn Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fawn Terrace

7970 Greenwood RdBaxter, MN 56425
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property at 1 N Maddy St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1 N Maddy St

McGregorMN55760
property at 21939 Hillcrest Dr

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21939 Hillcrest Dr

NisswaMN56468

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property at 315 2nd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

315 2nd St

BoveyMN55709

Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brainerd, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brainerd Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brainerd$1,870$6505

Cheapest Available Brainerd Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brainerd, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Circle Pines Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood priced from $590. Oakcrest Manor Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $727. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Circle Pines Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$590
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$727
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$795
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$963
Trail Ridge3 bedroom3BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN and Nearby

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Trail Ridge in the in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the 2 Bed Townhome 1 Level Model at Pine Grove Estates starting at $1,915 with a $1.74 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Brainerd apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trail Ridge3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Pine Grove Estates2 Bed Townhome 1 Level2BR,1BA$1.74
Marsh Run Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.76
Circle Pines Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brainerd Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brainerd?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Brainerd that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brainerd?

Cheap apartments in Brainerd have an average cost of $204 which is $1,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brainerd.

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