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Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/01/2025

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$1,835$6858

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$700
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$963
Berrywood ApartmentsBerrywood Apts1BR,1BA$1,000
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN and Nearby

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.64 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 Two-bedroom, two-bathroom Model at Marsh Run Townhomes starting at $1,338 with a $1.39 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$1.64
Marsh Run TownhomesTwo-bedroom, two-bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
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 62 Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN with pricing that ranges from $685 to $2,320. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brainerd ranging from $750 to $3,999.

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 $3,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,814.

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