
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Bonneywoode Arms Apartments

Oakcrest Manor Apartments

323 4th Ave NE
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123 Wilson Ave NE
Brainerd, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brainerd?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brainerd Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
Brainerd 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $685 | $3,100 |
Brainerd 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $700 | $1,860 |
Brainerd 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $725 | $2,320 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN
Pricing Updated: 07/05/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Brainerd | $1,569 | $685 | 13 |
Cheapest Available Brainerd Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Brainerd, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood priced from $700. Oakcrest Manor Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bonneywoode Arms Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Oakcrest Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Mississippi Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
Berrywood Apartments | Berrywood Apts | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Northern Lakes Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN and Nearby
As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhomes Model at Pine Grove Estates in the starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the T Model at Pinehurst Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brainerd apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pine Grove Estates | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
Pinehurst Apartments | T | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Marsh Run Townhomes | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
Northern Lakes Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Mississippi Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Oakcrest Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Berrywood Apartments | Berrywood Apts | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
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Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brainerd Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brainerd Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brainerd Apartment is $700 at Oakcrest Manor Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brainerd Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brainerd is starting from $700 at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments.
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