Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN from $727 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1509 Norwood St
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Dec 1

1509 Norwood 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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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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Mississippi Cabins
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mississippi Cabins

16576 County Road 3Brainerd, MN 56401
property at 1216 Maple St
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1216 Maple St

BrainerdMN56401
property at 815 5th Ave S
$400

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Base Rent$400

Total Monthly Price$400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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815 5th Ave S

St. CloudMN56301
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Clearwater Estates
$1,060 - $1,270

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Base Rent$1,060 - $1,270

Total Monthly Price$1,060 - $1,270
6 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Clearwater Estates

6887 Clearwater RdBaxter, MN 56425
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Cypress Court Apartments
$1,205 - $1,870

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Base Rent$1,205 - $1,870

Total Monthly Price$1,205 - $1,870
6 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cypress Court Apartments

13060 Cypress DrBaxter, MN 56425
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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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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Rentals
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519 14th St S

St. CloudMN56301
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property at 121 Wilson Ave NE
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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121 Wilson Ave NE

St. CloudMN56304

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property at 625 Iowa Ave NE
$1,085

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,085

Total Monthly Price$1,085
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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625 Iowa Ave NE

StaplesMN56479
property at 24288 Marquette St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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24288 Marquette St

Long PrairieMN56347
property at 219 1st St NE
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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219 1st St NE

WadenaMN56482
property at 1513 Jefferson St S
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1513 Jefferson St S

WadenaMN56482
property at 302 Pearl St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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302 Pearl St

Park RapidsMN56470
property at 1009 Shady Hollow Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 10

1009 Shady Hollow Rd

PillagerMN56473
property at 30917 S Oak St
$1,260

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Base Rent$1,260

Total Monthly Price$1,260
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30917 S Oak St

Pequot LakesMN56472

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property at 10490 US-169
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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10490 US-169

GarrisonMN56450

Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brainerd, MN area range in price from $727 to $2,075 with an overall median price of $1,540. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brainerd Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brainerd$1,540$7273

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$850
Pine Grove EstatesOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,295
Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN and Nearby

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the R Model at Pinehurst Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood starting at $1,540 with a $2.02 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.
Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.81
Pinehurst ApartmentsR1BR, 1BA$2.02
Circle Pines Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.78
Pine Grove EstatesOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.84
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.17

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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 $727 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 $590 at Circle Pines Apartments.

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