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Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025

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$1,662$62514

Cheapest Available Brainerd Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brainerd, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Circle Pines Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood priced from $535. Bonneywoode Arms Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Circle Pines Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$535
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$700
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN and Nearby

As of July 11, 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 E Model at Cypress Court Apartments starting at $1,310 with a $1.17 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 Estates3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.58
Cypress Court ApartmentsE2BR,1BA$1.17
Pinehurst ApartmentsT2BR,2BA$1.66
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den1BR,1BA$1.99
Circle Pines Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Berrywood ApartmentsBerrywood Apts1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brainerd

What type of rentals are currently available in Brainerd?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN with pricing that ranges from $625 to $3,100. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brainerd ranging from $750 to $6,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brainerd ranges from $750 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,821.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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