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Highlights
- Spacious layout
- Bustling downtown area
Location
616 Front St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
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Property Overview
616 ½ Front Street emerges as a standout option for renters, highlighted by its spacious layout in a bustling downtown area. With an 8.5 expert rating, it demonstrates excellent price and value balance, receiving a perfect score for price and a strong 9 for amenities. Its location also scores an impressive 9, offering convenient access to various points of interest, contributing to an elevated quality of life, while maintaining transparency and trustworthiness with a rating of 7.
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | $550 /mo | 1 unit available | Check out this charming studio apartment, one-bath apartment in downtown Brainerd, offering easy access to local shops and services. Recently remodeled with new carpeting, the unit is situated in a secure building and includes on-site coin-operated laundry for your convenience. This affordable apartment is an excellent choice for anyone looking for proximity to downtown. Open house August 4th from 4-6 pm. | ||
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $625–$675 /mo | 9 units available | Check out this charming one-bedroom, one-bath apartment in downtown Brainerd, offering easy access to local shops and services. Recently remodeled with new carpeting, the unit is situated in a secure building and includes on-site coin-operated laundry for your convenience. This affordable apartment is an excellent choice for anyone looking for proximity to downtown. Open house August 4th from 4-6 pm. |
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Amenities for 616 ½ Front Street
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | New Carpet |
| Water |
Appliances
| Fridge | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
Building
| Coin Operated Laundry | Controlled Building |
| Onsite Laundry | Sewer |
Services
| Affordable | Garbage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 10 |
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About 616 ½ Front Street
Check out this charming one-bedroom, one-bath apartment in downtown Brainerd, offering easy access to local shops and services. Recently remodeled with new carpeting, the unit is situated in a secure building and includes on-site coin-operated laundry for your convenience. This affordable apartment is an excellent choice for anyone looking for proximity to downtown. Open house August 4th from 4-6 pm.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good616 ½ Front Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 616 ½ Front Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
616 ½ Front Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including affordable. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 616 ½ Front Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
616 ½ Front Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 616 ½ Front Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
616 ½ Front Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 616 ½ Front Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
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- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Brainerd
Studio apartments at 616 ½ Front Street cost about 32% less than the average rent price for studios in Brainerd.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 30% lower than 1-bedrooms in Brainerd.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Brainerd
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | $695 |
| November 2025 | $695 |
| February 2026 | $845 |
| March 2026 | $800 |
| April 2026 | $785 |
| May 2026 | $721 |
| June 2026 | $714 |
| July 2026 | $759 |
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Can I afford to live at 616 Front St?
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$22,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $22,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $550.
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Schools near 616 ½ Front Street
Lincoln Education Center
400 quince st
brainerd, MN, 56401
3-12Public
Riverside Elementary School
220 3rd st nw
brainerd, MN, 56401
PK, K-4Public
C+
Brainerd Early Childhood Special Education
5546 fairview rd
baxter, MN, 56425
PKPublic
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Getting around Brainerd near 616 Front St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Points of interest for 616 Front St, Brainerd
Groceries
3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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