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

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property at 501 3rd Ave NE

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

501 3rd Ave NE

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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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 17193 Lisa Ct

$930

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$930

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$930

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 14

17193 Lisa Ct

BrainerdMN56401
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Mississippi Cabins
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mississippi Cabins

16576 County Road 3Brainerd, MN 56401

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property at 1115 6th Ave NE

$1,150

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$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

1115 6th Ave NE

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 519 14th St S

$895

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$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
property at 216 5th St SW

$950

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$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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216 5th St SW

Little FallsMN56345
property at 1035 Division St E

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1035 Division St E

St. CloudMN56304
property at 911 2nd Ave NE

$1,135

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$1,135

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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911 2nd Ave NE

StaplesMN56479
property at 625 Iowa Ave NE

$1,195

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$1,195

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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625 Iowa Ave NE

StaplesMN56479
property at 302 Pearl St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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302 Pearl St

Park RapidsMN56470

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property at 702 Main St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

702 Main St

OnamiaMN56359

Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brainerd, MN area range in price from $1,150 to $1,650 with an overall median price of $1,395. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brainerd Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brainerd$1,395$1,1501

Cheapest Available Brainerd Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brainerd, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakcrest Manor Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood priced from $727. Bonneywoode Arms Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$727
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$795
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$961
Mississippi CabinsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Berrywood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bed Townhome 1 Level Model at Pine Grove Estates in the starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Berrywood Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pine Grove Estates2 Bed Townhome 1 Level2BR,1BA$1.74
Berrywood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Mississippi CabinsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brainerd 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 $795 at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2400 - 2418 Hillcrest Drive - PPM and starts from $1,550.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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