Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brainerd Neighborhood of Brainerd, MN from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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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College Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Drive

701-757 Brian LnBrainerd, MN 56401
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Fawn Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fawn Terrace

7970 Greenwood RdBaxter, MN 56425
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Downtown Brainerd, Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Brainerd Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brainerd area of Brainerd, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments priced from $695. Oakcrest Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brainerd apartments for rent in Brainerd, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Berrywood ApartmentsBerrywood Apts1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brainerd, MN

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brainerd 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 Downtown Brainerd apartment is the 715 Model at Marsh Run Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
Marsh Run Townhomes7153BR,2BA$1.79
Pinehurst ApartmentsT2BR,2BA$1.66
Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Berrywood ApartmentsBerrywood Apts1BR,1BA$1.54

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Downtown Brainerd, Brainerd, MN

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Among neighborhoods in Brainerd, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brainerd Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brainerd Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Downtown Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marsh Run Townhomes and starts from $1,800.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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