Cheap Apartments for Rent in Backus, MN from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Silver Birch
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Birch

303 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
Senior Living
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Marigold Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marigold Apartments

110 Union St EDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
Senior Living
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Finlandia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Finlandia Apartments

107 Edgewood StNew York Mills, MN 56567
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305 N Clayborn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 N Clayborn Ave

305 N Clayborn AveParkers Prairie, MN 56361
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222 1st Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

222 1st Ave NE

222 1st Ave NEEagle Bend, MN 56446
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Heritage Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Manor

105 Edgewood StNew York Mills, MN 56567
Senior Living
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Capitol Hill Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Hill Studios

2404 Bemidji Ave NBemidji, MN 56601
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Backus, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Backus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Backus, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Pine Tree Housing Corp. priced from $694. Bonneywoode Arms Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Backus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree Housing Corp.2 Bed2BR,2BA$694
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Canal ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$775
Sebeka HousingRiverview 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backus, MN and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Backus area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhomes Model at Pine Grove Estates in the in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Backus apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Flats on 14th starting at $1,450 with a $1.48 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Backus 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
The Flats on 14thTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Hatchery RowOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Park Rapids Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
South Point Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Sebeka HousingRiverview 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Presidential Estates/ Justice ApartmentsOne bedroom./ One bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Deering Manor - Section 8: 62+ ,Handicapped,Deering Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR,1BA$1.58

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Getting Around Backus, MN

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Backus Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Backus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Backus Apartment is $700 at Oakcrest Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Backus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Backus is starting from $695 at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Backus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Backus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Presidential Estates/ Justice Apartments and starts from $1,175.

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